Vallepicciola
Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | In French oak barriques for approximately 14-16 months; 8-10 months in bottle. |
- Grape variety: Red wine Toscana IGT, 100% Cabernet Franc, vintage 2022, 14.5% vol.
- Ageing: 14-16 months in French oak barriques, then 8-10 months in bottle.
- Vinification: Fermentation for 20-25 days in stainless steel at controlled temperature.
- Aromatic profile: Plum, cocoa, balsamic and spicy notes; intense ruby red colour.
- Pairings and serving: Recommended with duck, roast pork, red meats and blue cheeses.
Description
What kind of wine is it
Mordese Cabernet Franc Vallepicciola is a still red wine with Indicazione Geografica Tipica status, produced in Tuscany, made exclusively from Cabernet Franc grapes and matured in French oak barrels. It displays an intense ruby red colour, which heralds a complex bouquet characterised by hints of plum, cocoa powder, and balsamic and spicy notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, full-bodied and warm, supported by a significant structure and fine, silky tannins. The finish is particularly harmonious, with a long-lasting taste that enhances the natural elegance of the grape variety.
Where does it come from
The roots of this red wine lie in Castelnuovo Berardenga, in the heart of Chianti Classico, within the historic Casuccio vineyard located in the Mordese area. The rows of vines stretch at an altitude between 380 and 440 metres above sea level and are trained using the spurred cordon method. The complexity of the soil comes from a balanced composition of limestone and clay, enriched by the presence of galestro and alberese. This combination of natural elements encourages optimal grape development, giving the wine its unmistakable enveloping character and defining its pronounced territorial identity.
How is it produced
The care devoted to this wine begins with the harvest, carried out during the first ten days of October. This is followed by alcoholic fermentation accompanied by temperature-controlled maceration lasting about 20–25 days, carried out in steel and concrete tanks. The process continues with malolactic fermentation in French oak barrels, where the wine matures for a period of 14–16 months. A subsequent final resting phase of 8–10 months completes the maturation, refining the tannic texture and enhancing the refined hints of spices and cocoa.
History and Curiosities
The Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022 from Vallepicciola is an iconic label born in the heart of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The grapes of this fine variety grow in the Casuccio vineyard and are harvested in the first ten days of October, finding their ideal habitat in the Chianti Classico area. The excellence of this majestic Tuscan wine is confirmed by prestigious international awards, including 94 points from Vinous, 93 points from James Suckling, and the 4 Vines from the Vitae AIS guide.
Awards
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2022
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1996
- Oenologist: Alessandro Cellai coadiuvato da Erasmo Mazzone
- Bottles produced: 500.000
- Hectares: 107
In this 265-hectare property, where centuries-old woods intertwine with more than 4,000 olive trees, 107 hectares of excellent vines are skilfully cultivated, each with its own unique and precious history: Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Chardonnay. Read more
| Name | Vallepicciola Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Vallepicciola |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Mordese Cabernet Franc 2022 from Vallepicciola is an iconic label born in the heart of Castelnuovo Berardenga. The grapes of this fine variety grow in the Casuccio vineyard and are harvested in the first ten days of October, finding their ideal habitat in the Chianti Classico area. The excellence of this majestic Tuscan wine is confirmed by prestigious international awards, including 94 points from Vinous, 93 points from James Suckling, and the 4 Vines from the Vitae AIS guide. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Toscana |
| Climate | Altitude: 350-400 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Limestone and clay with the presence of galestro and alberese. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 vines per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 50-60 q |
| Harvest | First ten days of October |
| Fermentation | About 20-25 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation and maceration in vats (steel/concrete) at controlled temperature for about 20–25 days; malolactic fermentation and ageing in French oak barriques; ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about 20-25 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques (100% new). |
| Aging | In French oak barriques for approximately 14 6 months; 8 0 months in bottle. |
| Total acidity | 5.5 gr/L |
| PH | 3.6 |
| Dry extract | 30.5 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |