Wine Argentiera, “Ventaglio”, Toscana IGT, 2016, gift box

Description

“Poggio ai Ginepri” Bianco – dry white wine from Tuscany with fruit and mineral notes on the palate, which harmoniously complements the charming, multi-faceted fragrance. The wine is created from grapes Viognier (40%), Vermentino (30%) and Sauvignon Blanc (30%) collected from the best vineyards of Bolgheri DOC.

Winter 2010 was very cold, low, uncharacteristic for this season temperature kept until the end of March, in the middle of which also began an unprecedented snowfall. Spring also was cool and rainy, which resulted in delayed flowering and slow vegetative growth of vines. Over time, the temperature reached the traditional indicators of the season with a significant difference between day and night, which contributed to the development of flavor and a positive impact on the organoleptic grapes. Summer pleased by hot weather and as a consequence – the normal maturation of the grapes. Such climatic conditions have led to a later than normal harvest. Beautiful sunny weather with light wind allowed the grapes to reach optimum ripeness, form excellent balance of sugar and aromatic bouquet.
Each of the grapes separately vinified stainless steel tanks under strictly controlled temperature conditions. Then the wine is blended and bottled.

The estate Tenuta Argentieri, located on the coast of the Maremma in Tuscany, on the southern border of the small but prestigious Bolgheri DOC region belongs to an influential Florentine family Serristori, get it in the property of the family de ‘Medici. His name is obliged estate silver mines located on its territory. The word “argentiera” comes from “argento”, which means “silver.” That silver mines and natural sources make this site an important agricultural area. At present, the owners of estates – Marquis Piero Antinori and famous Florentine businessmen brothers Marcello and Corrado Fratini, pay special attention to this beautiful land with great potential.

All the vineyards of the estate Tenuta Argentiera, a total area of 60 hectares, are qualified Bolgheri DOC. In the vineyards, located on a small plateau in the 2 km from the sea at an altitude of 150 to 200 meters above sea level, the vines are grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Syrah, are of the highest quality standard.