GIACOMO MORENGO
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| The estate of Giacomo
Marengo
is located on the hills between Arezzo and Siena in Tuscany, and has
149
acres under cultivation. The Le Tornaie vineyard lies high on the
hillside
near an ancient Etruscan furnace about 1,500 feet above sea leve.
Because
of the altitude, the young buds are prone to suffer early spring
frosts,
thereby limiting ultimate grape production (but improving the quality
of
the wine!). * * (Two Stars) Very Good - Distinctive "This very dry, intensely earthy and tannic wine has lots of rustic charm; it will taste even better with meat." Food&Wine's Wine Guide 2007 RECENT
VINTAGE
- 2001
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Region: Tuscany |
| The Stroncoli vineyards
are located on land that surrounds an ancient Etruscan villa with
a view of the beautiful Senesi lime cliffs. The production of this wine
was reduced by a late spring frost but with a dry summer and fresh
September, the grapes matured well. The result: big, rich, full
aromas and flavors of
dark
red berry fruit, backed by suggestions of chocolate, tar and
vanilla.
Solid in structure yet soft around the edges, it is deep, complex and
truly
satisfying. RECENT VINTAGE 1998 86 - "Fascinating aromas of cherries and currants, with hints of toasted oak. Medium to full-bodied, with firm tannins, medium finish. A bit austere and dry. Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2003. 800 cases made." Wine Spectator November 15, 2001 One bicchiere - Gambero Rosso - Italian Wines 2003 |
Region:
Tuscany Classification: Toscana IGT Area of Production: Stoncoli Grape Varieties: 80% Cabernet, 20% Sangiovese Soil: Marl Average Age of Vines: 30 years Trellising System: Guyot Production per Acre: 375 gallons Vinification Technique: Fermented in temperature controlled tanks on the skins for 15 to 20 days; must is pressed down by hand and machine; wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in tanks of cement for the Sangiovese and small oak barrels for the Cabernet. Maturation: Aged in French oak for 2 years Total Acidity: 5.83 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.1 g/l PH: 3.62 Alcohol: 13.20% Total Cases Produced: 415 |
| RECENT
VINTAGE 1997 91 - "The 1997 Stoncoli (is) a proprietary blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Sangiovese. A sensational nose of cedar, melted licorice, black currants, and vanilla jump from the glass of this full-bodied, intense, complete wine. Pure, nicely layered, and exceptionally rich, with no hard edges, it should drink well for 10-12 years, perhaps longer." Robert Parker 12/31/02 |