Poggio Nicchiaia Gioya 2016

Poggio Nicchiaia Gioya 2016

Poggio Nicchiaia, 0,75 l - 14.00%
80% Pugnitello, 20% Syrah

£ 16.44
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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
Poggio Nicchiaia Gioya 2016

Colour

Very intense ruby red with garnet reflections.

Bouquet

Intense fruity nose, stands out the ripe red berry fruits of raspberry, black cherry, blackberry and blueberry with a hint of purple and pepper scent.

Flavour

Gorgeous, supported by remarkable texture and tannins that are strong but tasty. Sapid, lively, spicy, with a very pleasant heat and after taste. Nice and balance acidity, very persistent.

Pairing

Sumptuous with important meats, gorgeous with game but fascinating with seasoned and tasty cheeses. Wonderful even if tasted alone, after meal.

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

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Features

Name Poggio Nicchiaia Gioya 2016
Type Red still
Classification IGT Toscana
Year 2016
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 80% Pugnitello, 20% Syrah
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Origin Pisan Hills, Peccioli area.
Climate Altitude: 200 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South, West.
Soil composition Sandy-silt-clay texture.
Cultivation system Spurred cordon.
No. plants per hectare 5200
Yield per hectare 50 q.
Harvest October. About 10% of Pugnitello grapes are left over in the plant until the end of October or early November.
Vinification Maceration for 15-20 days in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature.
Ageing Wooden tonneaux for at least 12 months.
Total acidity 5.40 gr/L
pH 3.50
Residual sugars 4.00 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites
Pairing Sumptuous with important meats, gorgeous with game but fascinating with seasoned and tasty cheeses. Wonderful even if tasted alone, after meal.

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Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2016
Decanter
91/100 
2016
Luca Maroni
91/99 
2016
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2016
xtraWine
91/100 
2016
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Poggio Nicchiaia, a young-spirited and energetic agricultural company, is situated in a magnificent Tuscan estate of hundreds of acres, in the hills about 40 km south of Pisa, close to the town of Peccioli. We are located in the gentle, undulating P...

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