Tommasi - Poggio al Tufo - Cabernet Sauvignon2021

RED WINE

Estate

Poggio alTufo is a new project in the Marem­ma staned by Tommasi, one of the historical and leading producers of Amarone, and one of the most important quality producers in the Veneto.Seeing tremendous potential in this once swampy coastal stretch ofTuscany, the family purchased 163 acres ofland there in 1997. The Poggio al Tufo property is lo­ cated in in Pitigliano, a historical Etruscan city situated about an hour north of Rome, in the province of Grosseto.

Tasting notes

Intense ruby red color with a bouquet of mature red berries. Well-balanced with good structure and length with fruit-driven flavors.

Vineyard

The vineyards are in the Alta Maremma, lying approximately 1,000 feet above sea level, and are characterized by soils that are very rich in tufo, a particular type of volcanic rock. The Mediterranean Sea, lying just 15 miles away, prevents any drastic tempera­ ture variations and provides a warm, stable microclimate for the vines. The Tommasi family has replanted the area with selected clones of both indigenous and international grape varieties.

Vinification

The wine sees a 10-day fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by a 12-month maturation period in 65Hl Slavonian oak casks.

Wine

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single-vineyard site called Rompicollo, which benefits from a Southern exposure and a volcanic soil rich in tufo rock. The vines are densely planted (2,700 vines per acre) in or­ der to yield the best quality fruit.