Fattoria di Petrognano ORCI SANGIOVESE Bio 2017
Fattoria di Petrognano ORCI SANGIOVESE Bio 2017
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Montelupo Fiorentino is the Tuscan city known for its ceramics, with a longstanding tradition of crafting terracotta amphoras known as “orci” in Italian. Fattoria di Petrognano showcases this unique regional craft with a special wine that is made in the characteristic terracotta amphoras. Baptised the “Orci” line of wines, there are two versions produced: Orci Sangiovese and Orci Trebbiano. This experience has yielded extremely pure, balanced wines where extended contact with the grape skins further emphasises the qualities of the soil. Clay soil also guarantees excellent technical results and an original flavour, as it gives the grapes a high polyphenol content. The particular and highly manual method used to produce this wine makes Orci wines rare, production 858 bottles/year.
Grape variety: Sangiovese 100 %
Vinification: This pure Sangiovese is a tribute to the ancient winemaking tradition not only due to its production in terracotta, but also due to the extended maceration of the grapes of approximately three months. Depending on the vintage and considering the long extraction time, the required ageing time is determined before bottling. Featuring a bold yet balanced tannin profile and brightness that is maintained over the years, Orci Sangiovese stands out for its highly manual production process and the varietal’s particular intensity. If stored under ideal conditions, it will reach peak maturity in 10 years.
Tasting notes: The wine presents a ruby red colour. The wine's freshness can be perceived from its initial scent: very intense and open with notes of cherry, liquorice and sea air. On the palette it presents with a fruit-heavy flavour, a good tannin texture and a long aftertaste with a hint of balsamic. It is the most dense wine in the collection, but does not lose the refinement of the varietal. It should continue to age in the bottle, even if it is already pleasant and balanced.
Food pairing: Cured meats, red meat, game, aged cheeses, flavoursome and spiced dishes.
Alcohol content: 14% Vol.
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
