Poliziano
Poliziano Cortona Merlot In Violas 2020
| Denomination | Cortona DOC |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Aging | 16-18 months in French oak barrels. |
Description
The establishment of the Cortona Doc in 1999, the immediate affirmation as a suitable area for international vines, together with the friendship with the Aliotti Tommasi family – owner of optimal land – were the inspiring factors for the birth of Poliziano’s enological project in Cortona. In 2006, convinced of the striking potential of Merlot, cultivated in the Pliocene clay of Cortona, we began bottling In Violas.
Awards
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2020
94/100
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2020
90/100
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Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Maria Stella Carletti, Federico Carletti, Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 650.000
- Hectares: 165
Federico Carletti, son of Dino, after completing his studies in agriculture, took over the management of Poliziano in the late 70s. He immediately made his mark and reached a philosophical turning point by studying and working exclusively with proprietary grapes ("Estate Winery"). The estate since his arrival has grown over the years until reaching 170 hectares of vineyards. Focused on quality viticulture, innovative yet respectful of the environment and tradition, it was soon possible for Federico to achieve a Vino Nobile of great body and great quality.
Firm in his belief of the potentiality of the territory of Montepulciano, Federico, for almost twenty years, has focused on reaching the highest expression of this territory in his wines; he has done this at every stage of production, from the vineyards to the cellar, allowing each bottle of wine to express both the tradition and authenticity of our splendid terroir. He has also dedicated himself to the production of "crus" of great renown and the complete elimination of chemical weeding and insecticides, revolutionizing the traditional techniques with a more ‘natural’ and sustainable approach which, from harvest 2021, will yield certified organic wines.
The family passion for wine and the territory continues with Francesco and Maria Stella, who since 2019 and 2021 respectively, function as essential advisors to Federico, ready to interpret and face both current and future challenges. Read more
| Name | Poliziano Cortona Merlot In Violas 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cortona DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poliziano |
| Origin | Montepulciano Stazione (SI) |
| Climate | Altitude: 300-350 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South-West. |
| Soil composition | Clay loam (Pliocene clay) with good presence of stones. |
| Plants per hectare | 5600 |
| Harvest | Manual in crates, with secondary sorting also by hand. |
| Wine making | Fermentation and maceration take place in conical stainless steel vats for a period of 18-22 days. |
| Aging | 16 8 months in French oak barrels. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |