Poggio al Lupo Maremma IGT 2023
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Italy / Tuscany
Located in the Maremma region of Tuscany, Poggio al Lupo is a great estate that spans 115 acres (35 which are planted). In 1999, Antonio Moretti purchased the property for its beautiful coastal terroir that features pockets of soil rich in clay and others rich in gravel and fine stones. The principal Poggio al Lupo vineyard is a southerly hillside vineyard rising 330 feet above sea level. Grapes were hand harvested and during fermentation, the wine macerated for 25 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine aged 18 months in 100% new French Allier barriques and 6 months in the bottle before release.
Harvest Note
The 2023 vintage was characterized by a rather mild winter, with temperatures above the seasonal average. Spring began with a cool climate and abundant rains that slowed down the budding and growth of the plants.
The rise in temperatures and the availability of soil water in May favored the excellent flowering, catching up initial. A hot, typically Mediterranean summer has contributed to a slow and progressive ripening of the grapes, obtaining healthy, fragrant and perfectly ripe bunches.
Tasting Note
Notes of dark cherries, blackberries and hints of walnuts, licorice and wet earth
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
APPELLATION: Alta Maremma
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 5.14 g/l
ABV: 13%
AGING: Aged 14 months in French small barrels, and aged in bottle for 6 months
Unique Selling Points
- Poggio al Lupo (“hill of the wolf”) is named for the Maremma estate purchased by Antonio Moretti in 1999.
- At 330 feet elevation, the principal vineyard has southern exposures and soil rich in clay, gravel, fine stones and galestra (friable rock and marl).
- The estate's first release was the 2001 Poggio al Lupo.
“This is the place where I was born. A lovely valley protected from northern winds . . . an area that offers great wines . . .”
Antonio Moretti, Owner
About the Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is adaptable to various growing conditions, and is known for its low yield and late ripeness. It generally produces full-bodied wines with substantial acidity and tannins.
