Poggio Scalette Il Carbonaione

Il Carbonaione Alta Valle della Greve IGT bottle image

Wine Description

Poggio Scalette takes its name from a landscape that is characterized by dry stone wall, which support the terraces on which the vineyards are planted.  From a distance, the view offers an impression of a series of stairs climbing the slopes of Greve.  The plot is called “Il Carbonaione” because the Fiore’s believe a charcoal pit was located there many years before.  These vines—some more than 75 years old—are a rare example of the original clone of the famous “Sangiovese di Lamole” varietal in the Chianti Classico area.

Poggio Scalette Estate
Poggio Scalette Vineyards
Poggio Scalette Dog
Poggio Scalette Vineyard
Hand Harvest
Vittorio Fiore
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Acclaim
Amazing dark color for a Sangiovese. Mind-blowing aromas of crushed blackberries, violets and blueberries, with sandalwood undertones. Full-bodied, with silky and focused tannins and beautiful, rich and subtle flavors. It lasts for minutes on the palate. Best ever from this estate, which is owned by legendary winemaker Vittorio Fiore.
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2009
The 2006 II Carbonaione is a big, dark wine. Imposing at first, it flows from the glass with tons of super-ripe blueberries, grilled herbs, new leather, spices, minerals and flowers. Today the oak is rather prominent, but all the wine needs is time in bottle to come together. The finish is long, pure and refined. Simply put, the 2006 II Carbonaione is a gem that readers won't want to miss.
— Wine Advocate, Aug 2009
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Vineyard name
The Il Carbonaione vineyard in Ruffoli - Greve in Chianti
Vineyard size
37.5 acres
Soil composition
Sand, silt and stones
Training method
Naturally staked on wooden posts
Elevation:
1,485 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200-2,880
Yield/acre:
2 tons
Exposure:
Western/Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1934
Harvest time:
October
First vintage of this wine:
1992
Bottles produced of this wine:
30,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
10
Varietal composition:
100% Sangiovese
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel and concrete tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
86 °F
Maceration technique:
Delestage
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Casks
Size of aging container:
350 L
Type of oak:
90% French, 10% American oak
Length of aging before bottling:
15 months
Age of Aging Container:
50% new
Length of bottle aging:
1 year
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Dry extract:
31 g/L
Residual sugar:
1.4 g/L