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Testamatta
Testamatta Vineyards are located in the hills outside of Fiesole, with vineyards overlooking the city of Florence, Italy. Testamatta wine production process is delicated to the use of the most representative vines in the Tuscan tradition, cultivated with a “luxury treatment” that could be considered the “Rennaissance” in winemaking because of the amount of work done by hand.
"+ "Testamatta comes from the creative passion of Bibi Graetz, who has spent his life in an artistic environment among the vines of Tuscany. The grapes grow in an extraordinary setting - from his land one can actually look down upon the city of Florence. These vineyards extend back to the mid 19th century. The result is a wine that expresses the character of its place.
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"1. Casamatta Toscana Bianco 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " Perfect expression of the adaptation of the Vermentino varietal to the Tuscan terrior. Pleasantly crisp with a flowery nose of fresh nectarine, apple and lemon, then concluded by a slightly herbaceous quality. A straight forward, easy-to-drink, white wine. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Casamatta Toscana Rosso IGT 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " A beautiful and elegant representation of Sangiovese with classic notes of dry cherry, currant, and spice but also perfumed floral notes with a medium to full-bodied palate and soft agreeable tannins. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Grilli del Testamatta Toscana Rosso IGT 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " The Grilli has hints of coffee, leather, and wild berries on the nose. The wine is full exhibiting great texture and complemented by a classic Sangiovese acidity. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Testamatta Toscana Rosso IGT 2006 "+ //wine tasting notes " A dark and deep color with wild berries, warm leather, and jasmine notes on the nose. There are also subtle notes of vanilla and dark chocolate. The palate is deep and powerful with blackberry nuances and a long intense finish. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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Fattoria le Pupille
The Winery is both modern and functional. At the opening, there is a selection table which stands as the last barrier to the grapes that have been hand-picked over a number of passages. Only the best slip down towards the crusher-destemmber and enter the winery by means of a special peristaltic pump.
"+ "In the winery are 49 stainless steel vats (ranging from 25 to 300 hectolitres), all temperature controlled and provided with a steam system which ensures perfect cleansing at the end of each vinification. The ageing cellar lies in a calm and silent gloom under the ancient vaults of the main farmhouse and holds around 600 barriques. Here the IGT Maremma Toscana Saffredi and Morellino Riserva Poggio Valente aged.
"+ "The vineyards of Fattoria Le Pupille are distributed over a property of around 420 hectares. The vineyards are divided into 6 main areas where the luxuriant greenery becomes slender lines ordered in parallel waves. They stand partly within the boundaries of the Fattoria and partly in immediately contingent areas as well as in a number of lots near the hamlet of Pareta, in the districts of Magliano, Scansano and Grosseto – all creating a precious mosaic of the grapes of the Estate’s labels.
"+ "From the highest hills, the horizon is the blue line of the sea, but the heart of the estate – the low and almost camouflaged farmhouse whose outline is also the symbol of its wines – has, since 2001, been at their feet at a crossroads of white roads, water ways and communication lines. Previously, the farmhouse was on the hills near the ancient hamlet of Pereta where there are still two house called ‘Le Pupille’.
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" Winemaker, Elisabetta Geppetti
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" Tuscany, the Maremma, Fattoria Le Pupille. This is where Elisabetta Geppetti has been making her wines since 1985 – international ambassadors for the special character and aromas of their native soil. It is a world where light, colour, earth, nature and even the silences are both inspiration and creators. "+ "“When I began twenty years ago, I wanted to make great wines here, in this land I’ve always loved. Then with time, I came to understand that we are all, including myself, ‘products’ of this soil and that wine is, and must be, tied to the stories od the men who live on it; its dialogue is with them, as is its development. I’ve made my life-choice to live here, on this land, and to make wines here.” "+ " | |
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" To make wines at Fattoria Le Pupille is to cultivate with respect, love and patience the seventy hectares of vinetards the team cares for everyday. There are expert hands ready at exactly the right moment to pick the grapes and to bring them into the cellar to be transformed into five wines with distincy characters but the same life-lin: the classic Morelluni di Scansano and the Morellino di Scansano Riserva Poggio Valente, the CRU Saffredi, and the whites, Poggio Argentato and the sweet SolAlto. "+ " | ||
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"1. Poggio Argentato Toscana 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " Fresh, easygoing white, with clean apple, peach and light cream character. Medium body. Tasty and well-balanced. The characters of the Sauvignon Blanc on flavors dominate the Traminer. Drink now. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"2. Pelofino Maremma Toscana 2008 "+ //wine tasting notes " A juice, easygoing red, lots of cherries, violet and spices. Medium body. Tasty and well balanced, good fruit and soft tannins. The character of the Sangiovese is well integrated with the Syrah and the Cabernets. Drink now. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"3. Morellino di Scansano 2007 "+ //wine tasting notes " A round, juicy, Morellino, with lots of blackberry, black cherry and hints of fresh herbs and chocolate. Has a plump medium body, with good fruit and mineral on the finish. Drink before 2011. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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"4. Saffredi Maremma Toscana 2005 "+ //wine tasting notes " Clean and fresh, with floral and berry aromas that lead to a full body, with polished, silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. All in finesse. "+ //wine grape varietals & image "
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