Podere Sette
Bolgheri Vermentino L'Iracondo 2024
| Denomination | DOC Bolgheri Vermentino |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Vermentino, 15% Sauvignon |
| Aging | At the end of the ageing period on the lees, for about 5 months, the different batches are tasted and the final blend is then created. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bolgheri Vermentino L’Iracondo by Podere Sette is an organic still white wine produced in the renowned Bolgheri area. This harmonious blend combines Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, offering a fresh, elegant sensory profile characterised by a vibrant minerality. A brief maceration on the skins gives depth and structure to the sip, which remains precise and linear. On the palate, it is very well-balanced, making it the ideal companion to elegantly accompany dishes of lean fish and cheese.
Where it comes from
This Tuscan white originates in an area strongly influenced by sea breezes and great brightness, key factors in enhancing the aromatic purity of the grapes. The vineyards are cultivated with an east-west exposure on sandy-clay soil, rich in stones and rocky fragments. This particular geological composition gives the wine remarkable smoothness and a pronounced savoury character. The region thus expresses the classic style of Bolgheri, interpreting it with elegance through its white wines.
How it is produced
Production begins with gentle pressing of the grapes at low temperature, which helps preserve the purity of the must. After cold settling, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for about two or three weeks. A small portion of the grapes undergoes skin fermentation, a technique that enhances the wine’s expressiveness and character. Following ageing on the lees, the different batches are carefully tasted before proceeding to create the final blend.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 2016 in Bolgheri, Podere Sette combines ethics and sustainability through a rigorous organic production. L’Iracondo, crafted by oenologist Emiliano Falsini, originates from an area with sandy-clay soils caressed by sea breezes. The result of a blend between Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, the wine matures gently on the lees before the skilful final assemblage. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, this excellent white highlights the elegance of an estate capable of merging technical innovation with the great Bolgheri tradition.
Awards
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2024
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2024
91/100
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.
Tasting notes
Color
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2016
- Oenologist: Emiliano Falsini
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 12
Since the beginning Podere Sette shaped its company philosophy to a sustainable ethically running, turning all production in an organic one. The idea is using both innovative and traditional methods in order to offer an alternative Bolgheri way featuring a surprising freshness but without renouncing the classic style of Bolgheri! Read more
| Name | Podere Sette Bolgheri Vermentino L'Iracondo 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Bolgheri DOC |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Vermentino, 15% Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Podere Sette |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 2016 in Bolgheri, Podere Sette combines ethics and sustainability through a rigorous organic production. L’Iracondo, crafted by oenologist Emiliano Falsini, originates from an area with sandy-clay soils caressed by sea breezes. The result of a blend between Vermentino and Sauvignon Blanc, the wine matures gently on the lees before the skilful final assemblage. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, this excellent white highlights the elegance of an estate capable of merging technical innovation with the great Bolgheri tradition. |
| Origin | Bolgheri, Ferruggini, Sondraie |
| Climate | East-west facing |
| Soil composition | Sandy-clay soil with coarse fragments |
| Cultivation system | Espalier with unilateral spurred cordon and Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 5600 |
| Yield per hectare | 9000 kg/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 15 °C |
| Fermentation | Circa 15-20 giorni |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel; a small part fermented on the skins; gentle pressing at low temperature; light cold settling |
| Wine making | The grapes are gently pressed at a low temperature. The resulting must, after a light cold settling, is fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15°C for about 15-20 days. A small percentage of the Vermentino grapes is fermented together with the skins. |
| Aging | At the end of the ageing period on the lees, for about 5 months, the different batches are tasted and the final blend is then created. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |