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Poggio Scalette

Poggio Scalette takes its name from the landscape, which is characterized by dry, stone walls supporting terraces, on which the vineyards and olive groves are planted. From a distance the impression is of a series of stairs, climbing the slopes of Greve. After the death of its previous owner, Poggio Scalette remained abandoned for years until Vittorio Fiore, one of Italy’s most famed winemakers, discovered the property in 1991 with his wife, Adriana. In 1996, 42 additional acres of land became available, enabling them to expand. It was discovered that the plot of land known as Il Carbonaione was the first area to be replanted after World War I (1914 – 1918), which means these vines, more than 90 years old, are a rare example of the original clone of the famous Sangiovese di Lamole variety in the Chianti Classico area. Chianti Classico DOCG This is a wine that expresses both the Chianti Classico terroir as well as the Sangiovese grape. The grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the village of Ruffoli, located in Greve. Harvested at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is one of the finest examples of this classic Italian varietal.

“Il Carbonaione” Alta Valle della Greve IGT The vines used for Il Carbonaione, some more than 75 years old, are rare clonal examples of the famous “Sangiovese di Lamole” varietal in the Chianti Classico area. The vineyard plot “Il Carbonaione” is so named because the Fiore family found evidence indicating that a charcoal pit (in Italian ‘carbone’) was located there many years ago.

“Capogatto” Alta Valle della Greve IGT Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to train and duplicate the vines in the vineyards, a process technically known as “layering.” This wine is made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, which are harvested in September.

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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY