“Ingannamatti” 2018 IGT Toscana “Special Cuvée 20ème Anniversary”

Podere dell’Anselmo lies amid the splendour of the Chianti lands, a territory long renowned for wines of character. Here wine is made with great passion and with traditional methods that deeply respect the soil and nature, and it is here that Chianti Montespertoli Riserva “Ingannamatti” is produced. Chianti Montespertoli Riserva “Ingannamatti” The Forconi family has a long history, already working in the vineyards of Montespertoli in the early 19th century. Fabrizio carries on this winegrowing tradition, mainly cultivating native grape varieties grown according to meticulous farming practices. At just the right degree of ripeness, the grapes are harvested by hand and also hand-selected. It is a red wine made from Sangiovese grapes grown on the Tuscan hills, 7 km from Montespertoli and 10 km from San Casciano in Val di Pesa, in the "Ingannamatti" vineyards right next to the Podere. Mid-hill slopes facing east and south-east, on soil of calcareous conglomerates and gravels.

Technical sheet: Chianti Montespertoli Riserva “Ingannamatti”

PRODUCTION AREA: East-facing mid-hill slope 7 km from Montespertoli and 10 km from S. Casciano V.P., from the “Ingannamatti” vineyards right next to the estate's headquarters. SOIL TYPE: calcareous conglomerates and gravels. TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon. PLANTING DENSITY: 4500 vines/ha. PLANTING YEAR: 1993-2001. HARVEST: The grapes are picked exclusively by hand into small crates; first selection in the vineyard, second selection of the bunches and then of the berries. GRAPE VARIETY: 100 % Sangiovese. VINE CHARACTERISTICS: New clonal selections of Sangiovese. VINTAGE ON SALE: 2018. VINIFICATION: Brief cryo-maceration, then traditional maceration of over 50 days at controlled temperature. AGEING: 12 months in 2.25 hl French oak barriques of first, second and third use, then bottle ageing in a temperature-controlled cellar. ALCOHOL: 15 %. TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.70 gr./L. DRY EXTRACT: 31 gr./L. TASTING NOTES: Appearance: Bright ruby red. Nose: Spicy with hints of vanilla, liquorice, cocoa powder accompanied by red fruit in spirit. Palate: Dry, warm finish with elegant tannins and a good aftertaste. Ideal companion for aperitifs and starters, fish soups and seafood. PAIRINGS: seafood, grilled fish, shellfish, pizza and creamy cheeses. AWARDS: I Vini di Veronelli 2015 86/100, Luca Maroni 2013 87/99, 1 glass Vini d’Italia 2015 Gambero Rosso, 1 glass Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso 2017, I Vini di Veronelli 2017, 90/100