Il Torrione Toscana, IGT
Bonfio
Tenuta Poggiolo now known as Bonfio is an estate located in the heart of Chianti Colli Senesi. The different vineyards, in total 230 hectares, have their own microclimates, and special care is given to the processing of the grapes to make wines which express the subtle differences.
"The Big Tower" (Il Torrione) is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, a grape that has been grown in Tuscany since the time of the American Revolution, although it didn't really take off until the Super-Tuscan phenomenon of the 1980's.
The wine spends two years aging in large oak casks to soften it and add complexity. It shows deep, rich aromas of berries and spice, and is round with soft tannins, making it ideal with pasta & meat dishes and--why not, pizza!!
Region: Tuscany
Classification: Toscana IGT
Area of Production: Monteriggioni
Grape Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Soil: Classic shale and clay misxture
Average Age of Vines: 25 years
Trellising System: Guyot
Spacing of Plants: 2.8 x 0.8 m
Production per Acre: 2.23 tons
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel at a
controlled temperature for 12 days.
Maturation:
Aged in large Slavonian oak casks for at least 2 - 3 years.
Total Acidity: 4.91 g/l
Residual Sugar:
1.00 g/l
PH: 3.50
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total Cases Produced: 830
