Martoccia Poggio Apricale IGT Toscana 2023 (750 ml)
Martoccia Poggio Apricale IGT Toscana 2023 (750 ml)
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85% Sangiovese, 10% Merlot, 5% Colorino
ABOUT THE VINEYARDS
On Montalcino’s sun-drenched southwest slopes, Martoccia’s vines dig deep into mineral-rich, stony soil where water flows easily through the vineyard. The vines catch the full arc of the sun’s journey across the mountain and are protected from cold northern winds. The grapes grown here produce powerful, elemental wines with a vibrancy that reflects the timeless landscape where it was born. To the north, vines enjoy cool breezes in water-kissed medium-textured, clay-infused soils. This microclimate is particularly important to Martoccia during hotter years, where these grapes provide freshness that tempers ripeness with grace. Meanwhile, atop Cinigiano’s sunny, wind-swept hill, Sangiovese, Merlot, and Colorino grapes bask under a dance of light and air, producing wines with a soul-stirring warmth. With only 5,000 carefully selected Sangiovese buds per hectare, each vine produces fruit grown to express purity, precision, and restraint.
ABOUT THE WINE
From Martoccia’s Cinigiano vineyard comes Poggio Apricale, a young red with energy for days. Crafted from Sangiovese, Merlot, and Colorino, this wine begins its life in soils rich with stony texture. Hand-harvested in late September, vinification begins with three days of cold maceration and ten days of natural fermentation in stainless steel. Fermentation is followed by three months in Slavonian and French oak to adds structure but not overshadow this wine’s youthful character.
In the glass, Poggio Apricale shines ruby red, with aromas of cherry, raspberry, and black fruit. The palate is lively and fresh, with a medium body.
Versatile enough to pair with everything from aperitifs to full-course meals, this wine can be paired with grilled meats, tomato-based pastas, cold cuts, and even fresh salads.
ABOUT MARTOCCIA
On a chain of hills between Siena to the north and Monte Amiatato to the south lies the medieval town of Montalcino, famous for Brunello di Montalcino. The Brunelli family has called this place home for generations. After a brief stint in the city in the 1960s, following hard times in the Italian agricultural sector, Mauro Brunelli and Anna Savini returned to their ancestral home and farm. With just three hectares of farm, they laid the foundation for wine production. In the 1990s, under the guidance of their son Luca, the family produced their first wines.
Today, the Brunelli farm has 25 hectares, 15 of which are vineyards. Six hectares are registered as DOCG Brunello de Montalcino. Martoccia is committed to low-yield vineyard cultivation. The vineyards yield quantities far below the 80 hundred kilograms expected by production specifications to ensure the highest quality grapes for their wines.
