M�rke: Tenuta L'impostino

Gradering : 13,5% vol.

On the road that leads from Siena to Grosseto, almost exactly at half-way , was built in the years of the Middle Ages a point of aggregation and exchange, by the name of "Impostino", the small “Imposto”.
In this place, just on a hill top, with a spectacular view, and away from the fogs and miasmas of the Maremma marshes, travelers could refresh themselves, find shelter and a hot meal.
The local red wine became the inseparable companion of the travelers.
But not just any red wine: in these hills, arid and difficult to cultivate, where the work broke the backs to the winegrowers, the generous Sangioveto was home, and gave life to fine wines, robust and invigorating, so that his presence became a symbol and an identifying character of these lands, and in many ways also an important resource for the economic fortunes of the hills of Maremma.
The Wayfarers in fact tasted it, they talked about it and took it with them as they got back to their homelands, helping to make it one of the most appreciated wines in the entire Italian nation.


Origin: Vineyard Poggio
 


Soil: Clay and calcareous, with pebbles 
 


Exposure: hilly south-southwest 
 


Altitude: 330-350 m asl

Density: 5600-6000 vines / hectare 
 


System: cordon spur 
 


Yield: 50 quintals / hectare 
 


Vinification: Grapes are manually collected at half October. Rasps are taken away, and the wine ferments at controlled temperature of 22-25°C . It rests for 25 days in contact with the skins.

Aging: It matures for two years in french oak barrels, and at least 6 months in bottle.

Alcohol: 13.5% vol 
 


Characteristics: Red ruby color, with garnet shades, it has a rich and intense nose, with hints of red fruits, wood and sweet spices. Tastes soft, rich bodied and structured, with good balance and thick textured tannins. Serve at 18°C. It is a rich companion of important sauces, baked pasta, meats in general. It is perfect with the classical grilled Fiorentina steak.