Le Maritate
レ・マリターテ
Cappella Sant'Andrea
Sangiovese · Colorino · Alicante · Ciliegiolo · Trebbiano · Malvasia
About this wine
A field-blend Toscana IGT from a historic vineyard where century-old vines are still trained the ancient way — 'married' to living field maple trees rather than trellised, which gives the wine its name ('the married ones'). The mixed planting of Sangiovese, Colorino, Alicante, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia is co-harvested and fermented spontaneously in cement for about four weeks on the skins, then aged 12 months in cement and 6 months in bottle. Ruby red, with notes of currant and wildflowers and a fresh, slightly tannic finish.
A historic, story-rich field blend — best approached once you know the estate's classic bottlings.
Sommelier's Note
"A living link to pre-modern Tuscan viticulture — vines still married to maple trees, co-fermented as a true field blend. There is nothing else quite like it in San Gimignano."
Food Pairings
A wine of place and history — pairs beautifully with wild boar ragu, roasted game, and aged Tuscan pecorino.
When to drink it
Autumn dinners, game menus, wine enthusiast tastings
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Colorino, Alicante, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano, Malvasia
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Price Range
- €30-32
Terroir & Winemaking
Field blend of Sangiovese, Colorino, Alicante, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia from century-old vines trained on living field maples ('maritate'). Co-fermented spontaneously in cement, approximately 4 weeks on the skins; aged 12 months in cement and 6 months in bottle. ABV approx. 14%.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does the name Le Maritate mean?
- 'Le Maritate' means 'the married ones' in Italian, referring to the ancient practice of training vines up living field maple trees instead of trellises — a tradition still preserved in this historic vineyard.
- What does Le Maritate taste like?
- Ruby red in color, with notes of currant and wildflowers on the nose, and a fresh, enveloping, slightly tannic finish on the palate.
- What grapes are used in Le Maritate?
- It is a true field blend co-harvested and co-fermented from Sangiovese, Colorino, Alicante, Ciliegiolo, Trebbiano and Malvasia planted together in the same historic vineyard.
- What food pairs well with Le Maritate?
- Wild boar ragu, roasted game, and aged Tuscan pecorino are classic, terroir-matched pairings.
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