Poggio Scalette Capogatto 2011 Front Bottle Shot
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Winemaker Notes

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 were harvested in September.

Deep purple in color, this wine has aromas of black cherries and secondary notes of cassis, mint, and blueberries. This rich wine is well balanced by its velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and long finish.

Blend: 25% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% PetitVerdot

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    Intense aromas and flavors of violet, cassis, blackberry and tar highlight this concentrated red. Fresh and balanced, though this will take some time to reach equilibrium. The finish is saturated with dark berry fruit.
  • 93
    This is a red with impressive ripeness of dark berry, mineral, lavender and nutmeg. Full body, soft, polished tannins and a chocolate, light coffee and cedar character. Merlot. Better in 2016.
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Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.

A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.

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