Tenute Lunelli - Tenuta Podernovo
Toscana Aliotto 2022
Other years:
2023| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 60% Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Aging | 12 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and at least 4 months in the bottle |
| Other years | 2023 |
- Wine and vintage: Organic red Toscana IGT 2022, 13.5% vol, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape variety: Sangiovese 60% with the addition of Cabernet, Merlot and other native varieties
- Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 28°C with maceration for 10–15 days
- Ageing and longevity: 12 months in barrique and 4 in bottle; potential 5–10 years
- Serving and awards: Temperature 16–18°C, decant for 1 hour; 92/100 from James Suckling
Description
What kind of wine it is
Aliotto from Tenuta Podernovo is an organic red wine created from a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and other local varieties. A true expression of Tuscany, it displays a bright ruby red colour and a bouquet of morello cherry, aromatic herbs and delicate toasted notes. On the palate, it is enveloping, supported by an elegant tannic structure that gives it roundness. A pronounced savouriness and spicy hints emerge, accompanying the persistent finish. Ideal when allowed to breathe, it enhances red meats and game, mature cheeses and rich first courses.
Where it comes from
The grapes grow in the vineyards of Tenuta Podernovo in Terricciola, on hills that benefit from their proximity to the Tuscan coast. The vines thrive at 137 metres above sea level with optimal exposure, ensuring regular ripening. The microclimate combines with medium-textured sandy-clay-loam soils, rich in fossilised shells. This geological matrix gives the wine a marked minerality and clear savouriness. The vineyard is trained using the spurred cordon method, maintaining balanced yields to best concentrate the aromatic qualities and final structure of the must.
How it is produced
The transformation of the grapes begins with fermentation in stainless steel vats, followed by about two weeks of maceration necessary to extract colour and structure. Ageing continues for twelve months in small oak barrels, a crucial step to soften the tannins and enrich the aromatic profile with subtle toasted nuances. The process concludes with a further maturation in bottle for at least four months, helping to define the overall balance. This process ensures excellent ageing potential, allowing the wine to evolve with elegance.
History and Curiosities
The Aliotto Toscana IGT 2022 expresses the excellence of Tenuta Podernovo, a splendid estate of the Tenute Lunelli located in Terricciola. Proudly produced as the first certified organic wine of the company, it embodies a deep love for the Tuscan region. Overseen by renowned oenologists, this elegant red originates from soils rich in fossilised shells which lend it genuine refinement. The winery, perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings, reflects a clear sustainable philosophy, rewarded with an impressive 92 points from James Suckling for the high quality of this exceptional vintage.
Awards
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2022
92/100
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.
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2022
2One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2022
87/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Luca D'Attoma, Corrado Dalpiaz
- Bottles produced: 136.900
- Hectares: 25
Next to the winery there is a magnificent complex of late eighteenth century rural buildings in typical Tuscan style, which has been recently restored and transformed into exclusive apartments that offer guests an unforgettable stay in this enchanting and peaceful spot. The wines made at Tenuta Podernovo are Teuto, which matures for 20 months in large oak casks and highlights the zone’s natural vocation for producing a very elegant version of Sangiovese, and Aliotto, made from a blend of 60% Sangiovese together with Cabernet, Merlot and other local grapes. Both display an elegant tannic vein, well-balanced fruit and a finish of ingratiating intensity. The last release of Tenuta Podernovo is Auritea, a pure Cabernet Franc. All three wines have an elegant tannic texture, a balanced structure and a final of persuasive intensity: distinctive signature of this Estate. Read more
| Name | Tenute Lunelli Toscana Aliotto 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 60% Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenute Lunelli - Tenuta Podernovo |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Aliotto Toscana IGT 2022 expresses the excellence of Tenuta Podernovo, a splendid estate of the Tenute Lunelli located in Terricciola. Proudly produced as the first certified organic wine of the company, it embodies a deep love for the Tuscan region. Overseen by renowned oenologists, this elegant red originates from soils rich in fossilised shells which lend it genuine refinement. The winery, perfectly integrated into the natural surroundings, reflects a clear sustainable philosophy, rewarded with an impressive 92 points from James Suckling for the high quality of this exceptional vintage. |
| Origin | Terricciola, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Medium-textured, sandy-clay loam soils, rich in fossil shells |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 5,680 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 60 hl of wine per ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | 10–15 days |
| Production technique | Fermentation in stainless steel vats with maceration for 10–15 days; ageing for 12 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and at least 4 months in bottle |
| Wine making | Fermentation in steel vats at 28°C with maceration for 10–15 days; aged for 12 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and at least 4 months in bottle. |
| Aging | 12 months in small oak barrels (barriques) and at least 4 months in the bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |