Poggio Diamante 2018

Chianti Rufina Riserva

The Poggio Diamante vineyard, discovered by Marie de Labrugiere, was first planted in the mid-1800s. From it the young widow Gondi produced a wine of great structure and character that distinguished itself at the Paris Exposition of 1889. Replanted by Bernardo Gondi in 2000, it has always been the principal vineyard for Villa Bossi, another gem of Chianti Rufina. The vineyard's different Sangiovese clones give this wine great elegance and character.

Technical sheet (PDF)

Terroir: Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments
Grape varieties: Sangiovese
Training system: Spurred cordon
Alcohol content: 14%
Ageing potential: 25-30 years depending on the vintage
Formats: 0,75 lt · 1,5 lt · 3 lt

Harvest and climate

The 2018 vintage was climatically perfect, with good winter rainfall and a mild spring; harvest time was ideal. The quality of the grapes picked and brought into the cellar was outstanding. The grapes were harvested by hand in early October.

Fermentation and vinification

Fermentation takes place in a 50 hl steel vat, at a temperature controlled by a refrigeration unit, followed by malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

In 20 hl Austrian oak casks for 18 months, then 6 months in second-passage barriques and 6 months in bottle.

Tasting notes

Poggio Diamante 2018 is an intense, brilliant ruby red with slight garnet reflections. Striking on the nose, with fruity and floral notes including rose, macerated woodland fruit such as wild strawberry and redcurrant, along with cherry. Sweet spice such as vanilla follows, closing on leather, chocolate and tobacco. On the palate, alongside the notes already found on the nose, there is a fresh drive recalling citrus such as blood orange, and redcurrant, closing with light hints of liquorice. An elegant wine of real personality, with silky, well-integrated tannins.

Serving temperature and glass

The recommended serving temperature is between 16 - 18 C°. The glass to use for this wine is the tulip glass.

Pairing

Red meats, braised dishes, roasts, game including game birds, aged and mature cheeses

Production area

The Poggio Diamante vineyard, at an altitude of around 250 metres above sea level. South-facing and set on the hillside, with 2.6 ha of Sangiovese.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Green glass — Glass collection

Capsule

Tin 42

Tin capsule — Mixed materials collection

Cork

FOR 51

Cork stopper — Organic waste collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Corrugated cardboard — Cardboard collection