2022 Antinori Le Mortelle Poggio Alle Nane

The Le Mortelle estate is situated in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma, just a few kilometers from the town of Castiglione della Pescaia, and holds an extraordinarily fascinating position, both in terms of the surrounding nature and the history of the terrain. The Antinori family has always been present in the area – a deed of ownership from 1863 lists Poggio Franco, one of the estate's finest vineyards, among their possessions, along with other plots of land. The Antinori have been working on the vineyards and the cellar since 1999 with the firm conviction that this area is destined to become an emerging region of Italian wine, as it holds great potential for the production of fine wine. The estate spans a total of approximately 675 acres, of which more than 425 are planted with vines, initially Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, followed by more recent additions of white grapes such as Viognier, Ansonica, and Vermentino, together with a small amount of Carménère. The soil, of medium texture, consists mainly of clay and silica and is quite rocky in certain parts. Antinori's Poggio alle Nane is a blend of the finest Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and a small percentage of Carménère grapes from the unique terroir of one of the estate's very best vineyards. Poggio alle Nane is a wine of great aromatic complexity with an elegant tannic structure. The grapes, carefully selected and hand-picked into small crates, were subsequently further sorted on sorting tables and, after this second selection, destemmed and very lightly crushed. The must settled by gravity into conical stainless steel tanks where it then fermented. The skin contact period lasted 20 days at a temperature maintained at 28° Celsius. Malolactic fermentation, which took place in small oak barrels, was followed by an aging period of approximately 16 months in French oak barrels. The Poggio alle Nane has a beautiful bright ruby red color. The nose is characterized by a complex and elegant bouquet. On the palate, vanilla and sweet bell pepper, wonderfully integrated with notes of berries, especially blackberries, and hints of Mediterranean herbs and lavender. On the palate, the wine is both structured and silky. The finish, balanced and persistent, offers notes of chocolate, blueberries, and licorice. As far as we are concerned, the Poggio alle Nane should not be missing from the collection of fine Italian wines, and we can already see the price rising every year, just as we have seen with Antinori's Tignanello. FUN FACT: In the 'Attachments' tab, you will find the official factsheet for this fine wine. We will automatically send this to you upon ordering this wine. The wine is stored in our climate-controlled Wine Warehouse, and if you come to collect the wine, you will often receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you select 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht, almost next to the A16, with ample parking. Click here for our address