Grapes : – 60% Sangiovese, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Environment :
– Altitude : 350-400m
– Soil : Medium-texture,
Predominantly Calcareous, Alberese and Galetro rocks.
– Vine training : Spurred cordon
Vintage :
– Vinification : 15-20 days of fermentation on the skins at 28-30°C;
following by malolactic fermentation in steel.
– Maturing : 6-8 months in 225lt. French oak barriques.
– Ageing in the bottle : Approx. 12 months
– Cellaring : 12-14 years
Alcohol: 13.00%
Serving Temperature : 18°C
Tasting Note :
– Colour : Deep and bright Ruby Red
– Perfume : Fruity, with spicy notes
– Palate : Excellent structure and balance. Smooth and round tannies
Accompaniments :
Ideal with ripe cheeses, Tuscan cold cuts and red meat.
AWARDS & HONORS:
The Concorso Enologico internazionale (international grapes wine contest) of Vinitaly
– Pietracupa IGT Toscana 2000 ‘Big Gold Honor’ Gran Medaglia d’Oro
Decanter World Wine Awards:
– SILVER for the Year 2007 (Results 2013)
– BRONZE for the Year 2011 (Results 2017)
– SILVER for the Year 2016 (Results 2021). Rated: 93/100 points.
Vini di Veronelli 2010 Rate:
– Pietracupa IGT 2006 – 87/ 100 points
Luca Maroni – Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani 2012 Rate:
– Pietracupa IGT 2008 – 87/100 points
Mundus Vini Der Grosse Internationale Weinpreis 2012 – GOLD.
Suggested Retail Price: HKD 560/BT
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