Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Cost Of Apothem Red Wine 2009

"Nullus locus sine Genius"

An informal invitation. Great opportunity to be seized. The winemaker responsible for the vineyards of the Castellani, a company renowned in the province of Pisa and beyond the third generation of winemakers, based in my city: Pontedera, vineyards and estates scattered in the production area of \u200b\u200bChianti hills in Tuscany and Pisa (Farm Campomaggio Radda in Chianti, Chianti Classico, as well as in Maremma), gives me a day's study of the territory of Terricciola City (wine) and visit the historic estate Burchino and tasting of their wines in the company of young wine lovers overseas . And away you go!

I can not write even if (I) is always difficult to bring the intensity of feelings experienced at the time.

The company, with a capital, the beautiful farm of Poggio al Casone elegantly set in a corner of nature out of sight of vineyards on the hills near the small town of Crespina, deserves a greater depth (www.castelwine . com) traveled a long history as the century, the substantial production of bottles exported all over the world * of which I can not say the number today but, even more than before, he married as a still aim to pursue quality in their current projects and with future field trials followed by the University of Pisa and increasing use of renewable energy practice.

Well over one hundred hectares of vineyards are in the province of Pisa.

(* remember I found to my surprise and drank the wine of Saint Lucia Farm, Farm Travalda today, during my first trip holiday in the United States in 1989 at a restaurant in San Francisco, I have witnesses)

notes on wines tasted:

The Ancient Casanova Burchino Vigna Chianti DOCG 2008

: Sangiovese 70%, 20% Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo 10%.

Chianti territory obtained in respect of tradition. Biodynamic grape growing well since 2006 (Demeter certified). Very high expression of the type and quality: Ruby on, net varietal aromas on the nose, mouth fresh and dry fruit and tannins on the palate, a pleasant mineral.

The Burchino

2006 IGT Toscana: Sangiovese 50% Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, 20% Merlot (barrel 12 months).

Of great stuff. Cut International decided since deep color, mellow and complex components from the already well-balanced, mineral and soft. Meet the taste of most of these (assumed?).

Genius Loci 2007

Sangiovese Toscana IGT Sangiovese (barrels about 24 months), selection of 2 hectares of vines grown on sandy slope rich in fossil shells (Pliocene), awesome!

territory of Sangiovese with a little something extra. Beautiful live, fresh, blood, intense and delicate florals spiced drink in the pleasant and constant references to long mouth. In confirmation of a good evolution-aging over time, stored in the cellars below the town (perhaps of Etruscan origin), a beautiful elegant Genius Loci 2001, the third vintage produced (a few bottles left, no longer for sale I think). A nice Sangiovese winning name and fact.


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ALESSANDRO ZINGONIA

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