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Poggerino - Fattoria Poggerino di P. E B. Lanza S.S
Address - Loc. Poggerino, Radda In Chianti, 53017
Telephone - +39 0577 738958
Fax - +39 0577 738051
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Poggerino's vineyards are located 400 to 500 meters above the sea level, and face south-southwest. The soil is very rocky, due to the breakup of local "galestro" rock, which provides optimal drainage. These factors are essential in the quest to produce great Sangiovese.
Clonal selection in the newer plantings has resulted in Sangiovese vines that produce small grapes and bunches, thus maximizing concentration and sweetness of fruit and skin to juice ratios. This provides deeper colour and more intense, ripe tannins, essential in the structure of the wines.
In addition about 1 hectar is planted with Merlot.
Vine root competition and vineyard management result in a yield of about 45ql/ha (1.8 tons/acre). The trellising system is spur-pruned bilateral cordon, 60 cm (2 feet) high, with a foliage surface area of about 1 meter (3.3 feet), all of which ensures a well-balanced vine growth.
Vine density in the old vineyards is 3000 plants per hectare (1200/acre), 5000 (2000/acre) in the new vineyards.
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