Poderi San Lazzaro- Marche Rosso "Podere 72"
Region: Marche
Production Area: Offida (Ascoli Piceno)
Appellation: Marche Rosso IGT.
Varietal Blend: 50% Montepulciano, 50% Sangiovese
Vineyard: 500 feet a.s.l. on a western exposure. Vine density: 1,800 vine per acre. Average vines age: 36 years old.
Planting System: Guyot.
Soil:. Mainly calcareous clay.
Harvest: Hand picked first 10 days of October.
Yield: About 2.6 tons per acre
Alcohol: 13.5%
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel tanks with a 6-8 day maceration with frequent pumpovers at controlled temperature. Racking is followed by aging in oak barrels with natural malolactic fermentation.
Aging: 9 months in new and used French oak barrels followed by 6 months in the bottle.
Winemaker: Paolo Capriotti
Bottles Produced: 7.000
Tasting Notes: Dense ruby red color with purple hues. On the nose is powerful and spicy with notes of cinnamon, green pepper and cloves followed by nuances of black cherries, wild rose and cocoa. Warm and soft in the mouth. Excellent minerality and silky tannins. Ready to drink now or it can easily age for several years.
Food Pairings: Meat roasts, grilled steak.
REVIEWS from The Wine Advocate:
Poderi San Lazzaro Podere 72 2006 – 90 Points
Once again I was struck by the Rosso Piceno Superiore Podere 72, which is one of the finest values in Marche wines today. The 2006 is a deep, flavorful red that flows from the glass with generous dark fruit on a seamless frame, showing outstanding depth and richness. Sweet notes of menthol and licorice linger on the long finish. The Podere 72 is equal parts Sangiovese and Montepulciano. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2014.
This young, emerging estate is one of my favorite properties in the Marche. At their best, these gorgeous wines show remarkable balance and polish. Proprietors Paolo Capriotti and Pino Ottavi follow last year’s wines with another set of beautiful releases.
April 29 edition - reviewed by Antonio Galloni
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