Scipio, Toscana IGT – 2009
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Introduction
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Scipio (skeep-e-oh) was a famous Roman military general and statesman who defeated Hannibal at the final battle of the Second Punic War in 202 BC.
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Vineyard Profile
- Grape Source: 100% estate vineyards
- Location: Hillside vineyards surrounded by the lush woods of Monteverdi Marittimo between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Cultivation: 100% organic; all work is done by hand
- Size: 17.3 acres
- Vine Age: Planted 2001-2002
- Soil: Medium-textured; black slate, granite rock and clay
- Elevation: 1,300 feet
- Density: 3,760 vines/acre
- Training: Guyot
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Vintage Report
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A warm summer led to good development in the vineyards. Despite rain at the end of harvest, the vineyards yielded excellently ripened fruit.
- Harvest Date(s): October 15-20
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Vinification
- Fermentation: In stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures; with indigenous yeast; 100% malolactic
- Maceration: Cold with dry ice for 6-7 days
- Barrel Aging: 24 months in 60-gallon French oak (40% new)
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 14.5%
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Tasting Notes
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The different lots of Cabernet Franc that went into the 2009 Scipio were vinified separately, resulting in a unique wine that seduces with its fruity aromas and spicy notes. This is complex wine of concentration, balance and finesse.
Aging Potential: 25-30 years
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Reviews
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Scipio, Toscana IGT – 2009 – 91 points – Wine Spectator
"Dark and brooding, this dense red exudes plum, blackberry, tar and iron flavors, building to a long, tobacco-laced aftertaste. Think grilled beef or wild boar."
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Scipio, Toscana IGT – 2009 – 90 points, Year’s Best Tuscan Reds – Wine & Spirits
“…this 100 percent cabernet franc is firm and concentrated, showing rich, dark fruit edged with leafy tobacco, menthol, spices and espresso. Its brawny tannins and ferrous mineral notes...”
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Scipio, Toscana IGT – 2009 – Tasting: Tenuta Sette Cieli – Knives & Corks
“Organic…it has a fabulous leathery aroma...Tasting notes claim it is seductive with fruit aromas and spicy notes, and that it is complex with concentration.”
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Scipio, Toscana IGT – 2009 – Good Neighbors – Robb Report
“This 100 percent Cabernet Franc exudes aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and bittersweet chocolate, while on the palate, leather, cinnamon, allspice, and sweet oregano precede the prolonged finish.”