Poggio Stenti Maremma Toscana Vermentino DOC 2020

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	Italy
Wine Region:	Tuscany
Appellation:	Maremma
Grape Varietal:	Vermentino
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$307.56 Per Case ($25.63/btl)

Tasting Notes

From a small family winery – annual production from the estate is less than 1000 cases – managed by Eleonora Pieri.. They also grow olives, to be made into their own olive oil, and her father (Carlo) is one of the most famous salumi producers in Tuscany. His shop in S. Angelo Scalo, the “Macellerina Norcinera”, is known around Tuscany for prosciutto (from his own farm-raised pigs) and many house-cured specialties.

The estate is specifically located in Monte Amiata, a prized location which borders the historic vineyards of Montalcino, a few kilometres east. Their hillside vineyards are at 200 meters above sea level, along the Orcia River, which separates Sienna Province (where Montalcino is located) from Grosetto Province.

This wine is made from 100% estate-grown Vermentino - a typical white wine grape of Tuscany. Soil is clay, medium-calcareous with an average altitude of 200 m s.l.m for the vineyards. Yield is 70 q.L/HA. Harvest (by hand) is the middle of September.

Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled (14c) stainless-steel tanks for 15 days, and then ages for about 3 months, on the fine lees, in stainless steel tanks to maintain fresh, clean, and fruity aromas and flavours in the finished wine. Bottling is approximately 6 months after harvest. 13-13.5% alc./vol.; RS less than 2 gr/L.

Our Tasting Note: Bright, yellow-gold colour, with floral/tropical aromas and flavours of warm citrus, apple, melon, and pear, with distinctive mineral notes (typical of the terroir). Dry, good acidity, and well-structured (medium-bodied) with a long, clean finish.

Menu Matches: Will complement most appetizers, salads, seafood, and pasta with cream-based sauces. Also great on its own and perfect for festive meals.

Critical Praise