Gigetto
Our Sangiovese blend, Gigetto provides easy drinkability and enjoyable fruit.
Sangiovese blend, provides surprising immediacy, while still offering plenty to the nose and palate, An enjoyable easy-drinking wine. Produced from our youngest vineyard "Le Civette" with the traditional Tuscan mix of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino.
About the Label
Gigetto
Gigetto, an 85% Sangiovese blend, presents an immediate charm, yet delights the senses with nuanced complexity. Crafted from our youngest vineyard addition, 'Le Civette,' it embodies the classic Tuscan blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Colorino, ensuring a satisfying and approachable wine experience.
The label communicates the sense of place, where Le Civette is named after the family of little owls who have made this vineyard their home.
Winemaking Details
TASTING NOTES
Ruby red with shades of purple. Nose of violet scent, intense red and black fruit, and a touch of minerality. In the mouth, medium structure, with well integrated tannins, ends with good persistence, not overly aggressive.
VARIETALS
Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Colorino
Appellation
IGT Toscana Rosso
Organic certification
European Organic certification: Suole e Salute IT-BIO-004
US NOP certification “Made with Organic Grapes”
VINEYARD
Le Civette, Poggio La Noce, Fiesole
ELEVATION
250 - 350 meters / 820 - 1140 feet
ORIENTATION
South - South/West
VINEYARD SIZE
2.5 hectares / 6.1 acres
AVERAGE AGE OF VINES
8 years
SOIL
Calcareous marl with albarese and galestro
TRAINING SYSTEM
Guyot
HARVEST
Half of September, manual harvest
FERMENTATION
After destemming and carefully sorting the grapes, they are fermented in stainless steel vats with temperature control, using indigenous yeasts.
AGING
In large oak casks of 10hl (botti) for around 12 months, followed by another 6 months in bottle prior to being released.
POTENTIAL CELLARING
5 to 10 years
BOTTLES PRODUCED
7000 bottles per year
Awards/Aclaim
James Suckling 92 points, Gambero Rosso
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