Fattoria di Magliano
Poggio Bestiale 2007
- 50% Merlot
- 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
- 15% Cabernet Franc
- 5% Petit Verdot
Named after the vineyard from which it is produced.
Vineyards:
The Poggio Bestiale vineyard covers approximately 20 hectares of land in the town of Magliano in the production area of Maremma. Its proximity to the Tyrrhenian coast allows the vines to benefit from the Meditteranean climate. Planted at an elevation of 230 meters above sea level in skeleton-rich soil of medium-consistency, the density is 6400 vines/hectare.
Technical Data:
- pH: 3.49
- Residual Sugar: 3.3 grams/liter
- Acidity: 5.6 grams/liter
- Dry Extract: 35.7 grams/liter
Winemaking:
Hand-harvested in late September, the grapes immediately underwent a 24-hour cold-soak at 6-8°C in stainless steel tanks upon reception at the winery. Alcoholic fermentation then took place in stainless steel tanks over a 15-20-day period at 28°C. The wine was left in contact with the skins for 15 days with periodic pump-overs, punch-downs, aeration and delestages. The resulting wine was aged in fine-grain, medium-toasted French Allier barriques of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd use for 16 months, during which time malolactic fermentation occurred. Prior to bottling, the wine was micro-filtered, then aged an additional 6 months.
Tasting Notes:
Intense, bold aromas of cherry and raspberry abound. Full-bodied and persistent with smoky, spicy, and earthy flavors. Ripe, sweet tannins and ample acidity finish off this wine.
Food Pairings:
Pairs well with steak and game dishes.
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Shelf Talker
Shelf Talker
2008 Wine Advocate - 91 pts
International Wine Cellar
Deep ruby-red. Superripe aromas of plum, milk chocolate and cassis. Smooth and soft on entry, with luscious blackberry and blackcurrant flavors nicely lifted by firm acidity and a hint of aromatic spices. This tastes less ripe than it smells, and the moderately long, chewy finish features youthfully aggressive tannins. Much less soft and accessible than [...]
Wine Advocate
A heady array of smoke, tar, scorched earth, rosemary and wild cherries emerges as the 2007 Poggio Bestiale makes its first impression. An exotic core of black fruit follows, struggling to emerge from a wall of powerful tannins. There is a hypnotic quality to the wine that is hard to fully capture. A last blast [...]
