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| Tenuta Poggiolo now known as Bonfio
is an estate located in the heart of Chianti Colli Senesi. The vineyard
Le Portine is one of several vineyards belonging to the estate that
totals 230 hectares. The different vineyards have their
own microclimates, and special care is given to the
processing of the grapes to make wines which express the subtle
differences of the four vineyards. Our wine, Le Portine, is named after the portals in the 14 towers surrounding the ancient walled city of Monteriggione, where time seems to have remained in the 13th century. Tasting Notes: Le Portine is made of Sangiovese, and has a ruby red color with garnet reflections. In the nose it presents a composite bouquet, slightly ethereal and soft, along with hints of plum. The taste is harmonious with great structure, the aftertaste is long and persistent with soft and lingering tannins. |
Region: Tuscany
Classification: Toscana IGT Area of Production: Monteriggioni, Siena Grape Variety: 100% Sangiovese Soil: Classic shaley clay Average Age of Vines: 8 to 12 years Trellising System: Cordone speronato Spacing of Plants: 4600 vines/hectare Production per Acre: 3.12 tons Vinification Technique: Fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature for 10 days. Maturation: Aged in large Slovenian oak casts for at least 2 years before resting in bottles for at least 3 to 6 months. Total Acidity: 5.20 g/l Residual Sugar: PH: Alcohol: 13.5% Total Cases Produced: 540 cases |
