Cantine Leonardo da Vinci
Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques/predominantly new oak barrels for 12–18 months. |
- Origin: Tuscan IGT red wine produced in the vineyards of Vinci.
- Grape variety: A blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Syrah of great intensity.
- Aromas and flavour: Notes of blackberry and spices; soft and velvety on the palate.
- Maturation: Aged for 12–18 months in barriques or oak casks, predominantly new.
- Serving and notes: Decant for 1 hour at 14–16°C. 90 James Suckling points.
Description
What type of wine it is
The Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito from Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a red wine from Tuscany with an intense and enveloping character. Born from a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Syrah, this wine falls under the Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica (IGT). It is distinguished by an impressive structure that feels soft on the palate, supported by a velvety texture. The aromas recall blackberry jam, enriched by balsamic and spicy notes, in a harmony that derives directly from prolonged maturation in wood and perfectly introduces its origins and processing techniques.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the Villa da Vinci vineyards, located in the Florentine territory, an area historically dedicated to viticulture. The vines grow at an altitude of between thirty and forty metres, benefiting from a south-facing exposure that promotes optimal ripening of the clusters. The terroir is clearly distinguished by Pliocene alluvial deposits and soils peculiarly rich in fossil shells, geological elements that directly influence the qualitative balance of the harvest. Cantine Leonardo da Vinci has protected and carefully managed these lands since 1961.
How it is produced
The production process strictly follows the ripening times of the grapes, harvesting the Merlot and Syrah in September and the Sangiovese in early October. In the winery, a separate fermentation is carried out for each grape variety, maintaining controlled temperatures between 28 and 30 °C. A maceration on the skins lasting twelve days is performed, accompanied by frequent pumping over, delestage operations, and a light saignée to ideally extract colour and structure. The final blend is then subjected to ageing in oak barrels, predominantly new, for a period of twelve to eighteen months, thus consolidating the aromatic and gustatory architecture.
History and interesting facts
Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito comes to life in the renowned vineyards located in Vinci, in the Florentine territory, where the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci have preserved and promoted a precious agricultural heritage since 1961. This prestigious Tuscan red wine literally takes root in soils of incredible geological value, dating back to the Pliocene epoch and extraordinarily rich in fossils and shells. Guided by the expert and careful attention of oenologist Riccardo Pucci, this local excellence has won over the critics, earning 90 points from James Suckling.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1961
- Oenologist: Riccardo Pucci
- Bottles produced: 5.000.000
- Hectares: 750
The original headquarters, restructured and enlarged, are still the operative centre today. The winery is situated in the borough of Vinci, just 5 kilometres from the birthplace of the world famous artist and inventor Leonardo.
The co-operative takes its name from the great man, paying homage to the mind of the man who was universally recognised as a genius and to emphasise its deep-rooted bond with the territory, the same bond which Leonardo felt and whose surname is specifically associated with the village where he was born on 15 April 1452.
Today, Cantine Leonardo da Vinci is a pioneering co-operative, innovative and modern, which relies on the work and grape production of its 160 members. Read more
| Name | Leonardo da Vinci Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Sangiovese, 30% Merlot, 30% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Cantine Leonardo da Vinci |
| Story | History and interesting facts Villa da Vinci Santo Ippolito comes to life in the renowned vineyards located in Vinci, in the Florentine territory, where the Cantine Leonardo da Vinci have preserved and promoted a precious agricultural heritage since 1961. This prestigious Tuscan red wine literally takes root in soils of incredible geological value, dating back to the Pliocene epoch and extraordinarily rich in fossils and shells. Guided by the expert and careful attention of oenologist Riccardo Pucci, this local excellence has won over the critics, earning 90 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Villa da Vinci Vineyards, in Vinci (Florence) |
| Soil composition | Pliocene alluvial deposits, rich in shells |
| Cultivation system | Mainly Guyot, but also spurred cordon; for the older vineyards, modified Guyot. |
| Harvest | Merlot and Syrah: 8–15 September; Sangiovese: 22 September–5 October |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 to 30 °C |
| Fermentation | 12 days |
| Production technique | Maceration on the skins for approximately 12 days; separate fermentation for each grape variety at 28–30 °C with frequent pump-overs and rack-and-return; light saignée; ageing for 12–18 months in barriques/oak barrels, mostly new. |
| Wine making | Maceration on the skins for approximately 12 days; separate fermentation for each grape variety at 28–30 °C with frequent pump-overs and delestage; light saignée; ageing for 12–18 months in primarily new oak barriques/barrels. |
| Aging | Ageing in barriques/predominantly new oak barrels for 12–18 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |