San Polo Governo 2019

San Polo Governo 2019

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
San Polo Governo 2019
The traditional wine-making method known as ‘Governo all’uso toscano’ consists of a slow re-fermentation of the wine with the addition of partially-dried grapes. During the delicate ‘appassimento’ period, the bunches have to be kept perfectly healthy so as to produce grapes that are highly concentrated and maintain the wholesomeness of the fruit intact.

Colour

Intense ruby red in colour with violet hues.

Bouquet

Aromas of red berries, which the specific vinification technique underpins with hints of dried fruit and jam.

Flavour

With considerable structure, soft tannins and a long and lingering finish. The second fermentation using dried grapes confers a slightly sweetish sensation. This is an intense, warm wine with a full and rounded mouth-feel.

Pairing

This original wine combines the sweet edge of a ‘raisined’ wine with the structured tannins of Sangiovese. These characteristics ensure its versatility: it is excellent with full-flavoured first courses, with meat sauces, but also with matured and marbled cheeses. Its ideal pairing is with game, accompanied with fruit-based sauces and chutneys.

Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name San Polo Governo 2019
Type Red still
Classification IGT Toscana
Year 2019
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 13.50% by volume
Grape varieties 80% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, 5% Canaiolo Nero
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Hillside vineyards in the Pisa area
Climate Altitude: 250–350 m. (820 – 1148 ft) a.s.l. Exposure: South-East and South-West.
Soil composition Mixed, but mostly calcareous and of medium depth.
Cultivation system Spurred cordon.
No. plants per hectare 6000
Yield per hectare 70 hl
Harvest Manual harvest carried out in the second half of September.
Fermentation temperature 1st fermentation: 25-29 °C (77-84 °F), 2nd fermentation 18-22 °C (64-72 °F).
Fermentation period 1st fermentation: 10 days, 2nd fermentation: approx. 15 days.
Vinification Pressing and de-stemming of the fresh grapes in September, pressing and de-stemming of partially-dried grapes at the beginning of November. Fermentation: in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation: Carried out naturally in barriques.
Ageing In second-use French oak barrels for 10 months, in steel vats for 2 months and in bottle for another 2 months.
Total acidity 5.72 gr/L
pH 3.59
Residual sugars 5.00 gr/L
Dry extract 31.30 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing This original wine combines the sweet edge of a ‘raisined’ wine with the structured tannins of Sangiovese. These characteristics ensure its versatility: it is excellent with full-flavoured first courses, with meat sauces, but also with matured and marbled cheeses. Its ideal pairing is with game, accompanied with fruit-based sauces and chutneys.

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Vintage

xtraWine
90/100 
2019
Vinous
89/100 
2012
Wine Spectator
89/100 
2012
San Polo Azienda Agricola (Allegrini)
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