Poggio Bonelli
Cretum 2022
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot |
| Aging | Brief period in tonneaux and stainless steel; possible ageing for a few months in high-quality barriques to add complexity to the final product. |
- Variety: IGT Toscana, blend of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aromas: hints of ripe red fruit, earthy notes, mushrooms and floral hints
- Vinification: fermentation in steel for 20 days, malolactic fermentation and blending
- Ageing: short period in tonneaux and steel; medium body and elegant tannins
- Pairings: grilled meats, savoury first courses, semi-mature cheeses; decanting for 1 hour
Description
Wine profile
Poggio Bonelli’s Cretum is a Tuscan IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) red wine, a fascinating blend that combines the characteristics of Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In the glass, it displays a bright ruby colour, whilst on the nose it reveals clear aromas of ripe red fruit, accompanied by earthy notes, hints of mushrooms and subtle floral touches. Aged in steel and wooden barrels, it reveals a medium-bodied, lively and satisfying palate. The excellent balance between fresh acidity and fine, elegant tannins makes it extremely versatile, ideal for pairing with grilled meats and semi-matured cheeses.
Origin
This Sienese red originates in Castelnuovo Berardenga, from vineyards situated at approximately three hundred metres above sea level. The historic Poggio Bonelli winery, whose roots date back to the Middle Ages, cultivates its vines with full respect for the land. With a yield limited to fifty quintals per hectare, the estate ensures a careful and rigorous selection of the bunches. Meticulous agronomic work results in a wine with a measured and precise structure, capable of authentically reflecting the noble wine-growing vocation of these hills.
Production method
The grapes undergo separate fermentation in stainless steel tanks for about twenty days, with prolonged skin contact designed to encourage optimal colour and phenolic extraction. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the individual batches are carefully blended. Subsequent ageing involves a skilful period in steel and wooden barrels, a decisive stage for imparting complexity and structural roundness. This rigorous technical process defines a red with a fragrant profile, characterised by an ageing potential that can extend up to ten years.
History and curiosities
The Cretum 2022 by Poggio Bonelli originates from a historic Sienese winery with medieval roots. Maintaining a solid philosophy centred on the terroir, the estate entrusts the care of the grapes to the vision of the renowned oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Named the world's best winemaker in 2008 by Wine Enthusiast, Ferrini consolidates a deep respect for the land, offering a glass that fully reflects the noble heritage of the past.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1950
- Oenologist: Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 130.000
- Hectares: 88
A property that was sought after by some of the most important Sienese families, Poggio Bonelli has belonged to numerous different families throughout the centuries. Firstly, the Spennali family owned it during the Middle Ages and passed it into the hands of the Piccolomini family in the second half of the 16th century. In the following century, probably for dynastic reasons, it became the property of the Landucci family. Finally, at the beginning of the 21st century, it came to belong to the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, the most ancient Italian bank in the territory of Siena. The wine estate is owned by the Banca Monte Paschi di Siena, which acts as a shareholder, while a team of professionals with long-standing experience in wine-making carries out the management. The result is a human, dynamic, and solid business. Read more
| Name | Poggio Bonelli Cretum 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 34% Sangiovese, 33% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Poggio Bonelli |
| Story | History and curiosities The Cretum 2022 by Poggio Bonelli originates from a historic Sienese winery with medieval roots. Maintaining a solid philosophy centred on the terroir, the estate entrusts the care of the grapes to the vision of the renowned oenologist Carlo Ferrini. Named the world's best winemaker in 2008 by Wine Enthusiast, Ferrini consolidates a deep respect for the land, offering a glass that fully reflects the noble heritage of the past. |
| Origin | Castelnuovo Berardenga (SI), Siena, Tuscany, Italy |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals per hectare |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Separate fermentation of the grapes in stainless steel tanks for approximately 20 days with maceration and prolonged skin contact; blending after malolactic fermentation and brief ageing in tonneaux and steel (possibly barrique). |
| Wine making | Each grape variety is fermented separately for approximately 20 days, with maceration and prolonged skin contact; fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Following malolactic fermentation, the batches are blended. |
| Aging | Brief period in tonneaux and stainless steel; possible ageing for a few months in high-quality barriques to add complexity to the final product. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |