Description

Balance and harmony are the key drivers behind Alberto’s winemaking decisions. Crafting these wines in a modern style whilst adhering to the true regional characteristics of Chianti, he avoids any aggressive techniques which may alter the expression of the vineyards’ terroir. Native yeasts are spontaneously employed, a gravity flow system preserves the integrity of the fruit, and the use of oak and concrete for fermentation ensures the wines are made in living, breathing materials. Open top vats allow for gentle punch downs, while 500L rolling fermentation barrels used for the estate’s top wines offer a very gentle method of fermenting, protecting the wines from oxygen and preserving the integrity of the fruit character. Wines are aged on lees, with regular stirring for richness and complexity. Ultimately, these wines offer an astute winemaker’s interpretation of Chianti, emphasizing the land’s unique accent above any winemaking influence; they are a pure expression of the Poggiotondo estate.