Red wine – “PEPOSO” – Podere Montale

This enticing red wine is a perfect companion for Italian cold cuts, red meats, pork, and pasta with meat sauce.

Peposo stands as a distinguished red wine, meticulously crafted amidst the tranquil surroundings of Seggiano, nestled within Grosseto, Maremma Tuscany.

This exceptional vintage from 2019, bearing the Toscano Rosso IGT appellation, harmoniously blends Sangiovese (80%), Cabernet Sauvignon (10%), and Merlot (10%). Encased in 75cl bottles with an alcohol content of 13.5% vol.

Peposo invites enjoyment at a delightful serving temperature range of 16-18°C and promises an aging potential stretching until 2027. With an annual production of 30,000 bottles, this wine has earned a commendable rating of ** from Veronelli.

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Soil:
clay soil with Galestro (local rock type)

Vineyard altitude:
250-450m

Plant density:
5,200 plants/ha

Training system:
spurred cordon

Yield:
7,000 kg/ha

Harvest period:
September 20-30

Vinification and aging:
The fermentation of Podere Montale’s Peposo takes place on the skins for 10-15 days at a controlled temperature (27-28°C), followed by malolactic fermentation in stainless steel tanks for delicate extraction of tannins and color. The wine is bottled and stored to further mature.