Anforti 2022
IGT, Paolo Conterno, 750 ml
Description
The Anforti is a " joyful " assemblage, composed mainly of Merlot and some Sangiovese. The bouquet reveals dark wild berries and Amarena cherry, warming spices and mineral notes. The Tuscan wine presents itself very fragrant and floral, in the second moment the lush fruit notes come to the fore. The Merlot gives the Anforti the body and smoothness, the Sangiovese the freshness.
Attributes
| Grape variety: | Sangiovese, Merlot |
| Producer: | Paolo Conterno – Tenuta Ortaglia |
| Origin: | Italy / Toscana |
| Label: | Vegan |
| Ripening potential: | 1 to 6 years |
| Drinking temperature: | 16 to 18 °C |
| Food Pairing: | Cold fish dish, dried meat, Spaghetti con sugo al basilico, Scaloppine di vitello al limone, Saltimbocca, Risotto with ceps, Succulent chicken breast with cream sauc |
| Vinification: | long must fermentation, fermentation in wooden barrel, cooling period, Punching down |
| Harvest: | hand-picking, strict selection, in small boxes |
| Maturation: | long cultivation, in large wooden barrel/foudre, in partly new and used barriques/ Pièces |
| Bottling: | no filtration |
| Maturation duration: | 10 months |
| Volume: | 15.0 % |
| Note: | Contains sulphites |
Paolo Conterno – Tenuta Ortaglia
With Tenuta Ortaglia, Giorgio Conterno has combined his Piedmontese origins with a Tuscan passion. In addition to his Barolos from Piedmont, he is now devoting himself to a second project close to his heart – a place that has captivated him for years.
«Fate brought me to Ortaglia,’ he says. ‘I happened to hear about it, and shortly afterwards I was there. I knew immediately that Ortaglia was a special place.’ It took eight years to complete the takeover. ‘But it was worth it. Tuscany and Piedmont are the two regions where I can best express my passion – living close to nature and working in the vineyard to create wines, as I learned to do according to old traditions.»
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Sangiovese
Epitome of Tuscany
Sangiovese is Italy’s most important red grape variety and one of the most defining of the Italian wine landscape. Its origins likely date back to Etruscan times. For centuries, Sangiovese has been rooted in Tuscany, where it shapes renowned wine regions such as the Chianti area around Siena and Florence – forming the basis of world-famous wines. Today, the variety is widespread far beyond Tuscany across many regions of central and southern Italy, including Romagna, Umbria and Le Marche, and appears under different names and expressions depending on its origin, such as Brunello, Prugnolo Gentile or Morellino.The grape shows remarkable adaptability while being highly sensitive to site and climate. Even small differences in soil, altitude or microclimate, as well as berry and clonal variations, result in distinctly different wine styles. Aromatically, it is dominated by juicy cherries, red berries and plums, complemented by violets, herbs and subtle spice, often developing earthy notes with age. It is also characterised by vibrant acidity and firm, fine-grained tannins, giving the wines structure, freshness and excellent ageing potential.
Merlot
Everybody’s darling
Merlot is the most charming member of the Bordeaux family. It shines with rich colour, fragrant fullness, velvety tannins and sweet, plummy fruit. It even makes itself easy for the vintner, as it matures without issue in cool years as well. This is in contrast to the stricter Cabernet Sauvignon, which it complements as a blending partner. Its good qualities have made the Merlot famous worldwide. At over 100,000 hectares, it is the most-planted grape in France. It also covers large areas in California, Italy, Australia and recently in Eastern Europe. The only catch is that pure Merlot varieties rarely turn out well. Its charm is often associated with a lack of substance. Only the best specimens improve with maturity. They then develop complex notes of leather and truffles. This succeeds in the top wines from the Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol and those from Ticino, among others.
Italy
Italy – Where wine is a way of life
The Italian wine regions are extremely diverse, and this is made clear in their wines. Established varieties such as Merlot, Syrah, and Sauvignon can be found on just 15 percent of the total vine growing area. The remaining 85 percent is reserved for autochthonous, indigenous varieties. More than 2,000 different grape varieties are grown under diverse conditions and pressed with various techniques into wines that reach the top tier of the international wine market.
