Fattoria Le Pupille Morellino di Scansano Poggio Valente
ファットリア・レ・プピッレ モレッリーノ・ディ・スカンサーノ ポッジョ・ヴァレンテ
Fattoria Le Pupille
Sangiovese (Morellino)
About this wine
The flagship wine of Fattoria Le Pupille, one of the pioneers of quality winemaking in Maremma. Rich Sangiovese showing the potential of this coastal Tuscan appellation.
A great introduction to premium Tuscan Sangiovese — powerful yet elegant, with the structure of a serious cellar wine but fruit-forward enough to enjoy on release with a decanter.
Sommelier's Note
"Poggio Valente is the wine that proved Maremma could produce world-class Sangiovese — a single-vineyard cru shaped by the late Elisabetta Geppetti's vision, balancing power and elegance with remarkable aging potential."
Food Pairings
Excellent with Maremma-style wild boar stew (spalla di cinghiale in umido), aged Pecorino Toscano, and grilled rack of lamb. Its firm, silky tannins also stand up well to grilled game and hearty meat stews.
When to drink it
Ideal for special dinners, celebratory occasions, or as a memorable gift for wine lovers who appreciate structured, age-worthy Tuscan reds.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese (Morellino)
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- Premium tier — international ex-tax average around US$43-48 per 750ml (Wine-Searcher); expect roughly ¥8,000-13,000 at Japanese retail after import duties and distribution margin.
Terroir & Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested in the second half of September from the single-vineyard Poggio Valente cru in Pereta, near Scansano, acquired by the estate in 1996. Fermentation and an extended 30-35 day maceration take place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 26°C. The wine is then aged for approximately 15 months in 500-600 liter tonneaux, followed by a further 12 months of bottle aging before release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What food pairs best with Poggio Valente?
- Wild boar stew, grilled game, aged Pecorino Toscano, and roasted lamb are classic matches for its firm tannins and dark fruit character.
- How long can this wine age?
- Well-structured vintages can develop gracefully for 10 years or more; older vintages such as the 1997 have shown fresh, leathery, balsamic complexity decades later.
- Should I decant it?
- Yes — decanting for at least an hour is recommended to let the wine open up, especially when young.
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