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WINES OF CENTRAL ITALY
Poggio Scalette
Poggio Scalette takes its name from the landscape, which is characterized by dry, stone walls supporting
terraces, on which the vineyards and olive groves are planted. From a distance the impression is of a
series of stairs, climbing the slopes of Greve. After the death of its previous owner, Poggio Scalette
remained abandoned for years until Vittorio Fiore, one of Italy’s most famed winemakers, discovered the
property in 1991 with his wife, Adriana. In 1996, 42 additional acres of land became available, enabling
them to expand. It was discovered that the plot of land known as Il Carbonaione was the first area to be
replanted after World War I (1914
–
1918), which means these vines, more than 90 years old, are a rare
example of the original clone of the famous Sangiovese di Lamole variety in the Chianti Classico area.
Chianti Classico DOCG
This is a wine that expresses both the Chianti Classico terroir as well as the Sangiovese grape. The
grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards in the village of Ruffoli, located in Greve. Harvested
at the peak of ripeness in October and fermented in concrete tanks, this wine is one of the finest
examples of this classic Italian varietal.
“Il Carbonaione” Alta Valle della Greve IGT
The vines used for Il Carbonaione, some more than 75 years old, are rare clonal examples of the famous
“Sangiovese di Lamole” varietal in the Chianti Classico area. The vineyard plot “Il Carbonaione” is so
named because the Fiore family found evidence indicating that a charcoal pit (in Italian ‘carbone’) was
located there many years ago.
“Capogatto” Alta Valle della Greve IGT
Capogatto is the Tuscan name for the old method used to train and duplicate the vines in the vineyards,
a process technically known as “layering.” This wine is made from equal parts Merlot, Cabernet
Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, which are harvested in September.