Tenute Lunelli - Tenuta Podernovo
Podernovo Costa Toscana Teuto 2022
| Denomination | IGT Costa Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | 18 months in wood (tonneaux and large cask for Sangiovese; barrique for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and at least 6 months in bottle |
- Blend and style: Organic dry red wine, 65% Sangiovese with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Vinification: Cold pre-maceration at 12°C; fermentation at 26-28°C in wood and stainless steel
- Ageing: 18 months in wood and at least 6 months in bottle; fine and elegant tannins
- Aromatic profile: Blackberry, cherry and plum, with violet, coffee, spices and balsamic notes
- Serving: Temperature 16-18°C, decant for 1 hour; ageing potential 10-15 years
Description
What kind of wine it is
Teuto by Tenute Lunelli is an organic red wine that expresses the authenticity of the Costa Toscana. This blend of Sangiovese grapes, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon has a rich structure and a dry style. Its ruby colour reveals aromas of blackberry, cherry and plum, with hints of violet, coffee and spices. On the palate, it is supported by fine and elegant tannins that lead the sip towards a long and persistent finish, with pleasant echoes of fruit.
Where it comes from
This wine is produced at the Podernovo Estate, among the Pisan Hills. The vineyards grow on silty-clay soils rich in fossils, which give the wine a distinctive structural character. The management follows the principles of organic farming, integrating precision techniques to select the best bunches. Thanks to a low yield per hectare, grapes of great concentration are obtained, fully respecting the environment and the local area.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a cold pre-maceration to preserve the aromatic profile. After fermentation and about twenty days of maceration, the wine undergoes eighteen months of ageing: the Sangiovese matures in large barrels, while Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon rest in small oak barrels. A bottle maturation of at least six months completes the process, resulting in a harmonious wine with a balanced residual sugar content.
History and Curiosities
The Teuto comes to life at the Podernovo Estate, an oasis in the Pisan Hills revived thanks to the dedication of the Lunelli family. Its name evokes the ancient northern peoples who inhabited the Tuscan coast between the 3rd and 4th centuries. This captivating red wine is born from strict organic farming, with grapes carefully selected through the advanced Animavitis programme. The winery, built from local stone, blends harmoniously with the landscape, demonstrating respect for the environment.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Luca D'Attoma, Corrado Dalpiaz
- Bottles produced: 136.900
- Hectares: 25
Next to the winery there is a magnificent complex of late eighteenth century rural buildings in typical Tuscan style, which has been recently restored and transformed into exclusive apartments that offer guests an unforgettable stay in this enchanting and peaceful spot. The wines made at Tenuta Podernovo are Teuto, which matures for 20 months in large oak casks and highlights the zone’s natural vocation for producing a very elegant version of Sangiovese, and Aliotto, made from a blend of 60% Sangiovese together with Cabernet, Merlot and other local grapes. Both display an elegant tannic vein, well-balanced fruit and a finish of ingratiating intensity. The last release of Tenuta Podernovo is Auritea, a pure Cabernet Franc. All three wines have an elegant tannic texture, a balanced structure and a final of persuasive intensity: distinctive signature of this Estate. Read more
| Name | Tenute Lunelli Costa Toscana Teuto 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Costa Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 65% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Lunelli - Tenuta Podernovo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Teuto comes to life at the Podernovo Estate, an oasis in the Pisan Hills revived thanks to the dedication of the Lunelli family. Its name evokes the ancient northern peoples who inhabited the Tuscan coast between the 3rd and 4th centuries. This captivating red wine is born from strict organic farming, with grapes carefully selected through the advanced Animavitis programme. The winery, built from local stone, blends harmoniously with the landscape, demonstrating respect for the environment. |
| Origin | Tenuta Podernovo, Terricciola (Pisan Hills), Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured, silty-clay soils, rich in fossil shells, situated around the hill on which the winery stands. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5680 |
| Yield per hectare | 45 hl/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 26-28 °C |
| Fermentation | 15-20 days |
| Production technique | Cold pre-maceration; fermentation of the must in wooden vats (and steel); ageing in large barrels and tonneaux for Sangiovese and in barriques for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Wine making | Cold pre-maceration at 12°C for 36 hours. Maximum fermentation temperature 26-28°C in wood and steel. Maceration period: 15-20 days. |
| Aging | 18 months in wood (tonneaux and large cask for Sangiovese; barrique for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) and at least 6 months in bottle |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.6 gr/L |
| Year production | 136900 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |