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PODERE SCOPETONE MONTALCINO - ITALIA
LOCALITY: WINEMAKERS:
LOCALITY: WINEMAKERS:
Montalcino, Tuscany
Maurizio Castelli
Montalcino, Tuscany
lamelina.net
Maurizio Castelli
lamelina.net
PODERE SCOPETONE
MPoOntDaElcRinEoSlCieOsPiEnTtOhNeElower section of Tuscany about 40kms south of Siena with the key vine growing territory
surrounding one tall hill with the medieval village at the top. Podere Scopetone began producing wine back in the late Montalcino lies in the lower section of Tuscany about 40kms south of Siena with the key vine growing territory
1970’s but it wasn’t until 2009, when local husband and wife team Loredana Tangaelli and Antonio Brandi took over that surrounding one tall hill with the medieval village at the top. Podere Scopetone began producing wine back in the late
the brand truly began to gain some focus and momentum.
1970’s but it wasn’t until 2009, when local husband and wife team Loredana Tangaelli and Antonio Brandi took over that
Ththeeirbtirnayndvitnreuylyarbdesgoanf 1tohgeacitnarseomdedfiocactuesdanfodrmBorumnenlltouman.d 2 hectares for their other 2 wines (both facing south west)
sitting up at approx 450 – 500m which is on the higher spectrum compared with most growers in the region. At this Their tiny vineyards of 1 hectare dedicated for Brunello and 2 hectares for their other 2 wines (both facing south west)
altitude, the soil becomes a little more dense with rock formations and iron rich red silt soils, while the elevation helps sitting up at approx 450 – 500m which is on the higher spectrum compared with most growers in the region. At this
retain more freshness and poise in the their wines. The combination helping with higher end notes, minerals and aromatics altitude, the soil becomes a little more dense with rock formations and iron rich red silt soils, while the elevation helps
than many of their local growers and ultimately resulting in wines that show brightness and clarity.
retain more freshness and poise in the their wines. The combination helping with higher end notes, minerals and aromatics
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snow is not uncommon, and in the warmer months, they benefit from good wind ventilation and cool nights. Their Although the climate is typically and generally Mediterranean, due to the altitude of their vineyards, in the depth of winter,
perfumed and relatively delicate wines are sensitively and traditionally made with fermentation in stainless steel and snow is not uncommon, and in the warmer months, they benefit from good wind ventilation and cool nights. Their
maceration in 33hl Pauscha Austrian Oak Botti. Like many producers around the region, they have very strong organic perfumed and relatively delicate wines are sensitively and traditionally made with fermentation in stainless steel and
farming practices, and in Loredana’s spare time, she is a particular passionate beekeeper so you will find the beehives in maceration in 33hl Pauscha Austrian Oak Botti. Like many producers around the region, they have very strong organic
the vineyard!
farming practices, and in Loredana’s spare time, she is a particular passionate beekeeper so you will find the beehives in
the vineyard!
PRODUCT CTN
WSL L.U.C
2015 Rosso di Montalcino 12
300 32.25
PRODUCT CTN
WSL L.U.C
2015 Rosso di Montalcino 12 2011 Brunello di Montalcino 6
6 6
300 32.25 370 79.55
2012 Brunello di Montalcino 6
400 86.00
2011 Brunello di Montalcino
2009 Brunello di Montalcino (Limited) 6
370 79.55 390 83.85
2012 Brunello di Montalcino
400 86.00
2009 Brunello di Montalcino (Limited) 6 390 83.85