Wine Poggerino, “Primamateria”, Toscana IGT, 2018

A wonderful red wine “Primamateria”, created in 2010 talented young winemaker and co-owner of the company Podzherino – Piero Lanza. He personally oversees all production processes at the winery, as well as for growing vines. After all, from the vineyard, sure Piero begins the future success of the wine, its style, quality and reflection of the unique terroir. In 1997, they released their first vintage wine “Primamateria”, which also consisted of grape varieties Sangiovese and Merlot. This blend was somewhat unusual for winemakers, used mainly Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. However, it was observed that even 5% of Cabernet Sauvignon which has pronounced varietal characteristics significantly suppresses Sangiovese. Cabernet Sauvignon is also not very well adapted to clay soils that predominate in Tuscany. Having made the decision to land instead Merlot grapes, Piero soon became convinced of the correctness of his choice. This variety is well accustomed to the local land and maturing earlier Sangiovese, he seems to be “hedging” the future harvest. The grapes are harvested by hand. Berries are double sorting and destemming. Primary fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks for each class separately. After alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is carried assemblage. Aged wine in new French oak barrels for 18 months.

The original is the wine label “Primamateriya.” It depicts the alchemical symbol of mercury “Prima materia”. In ancient times, people believed in the existence of primordial matter from which the universe emerged. Such a primary matter for the winemaker is grapes, which combined with skill, passion and desire to do something unique you can create truly fantastic wine.

Winery Poggerino takes about 43 hectares of land on which grapes are grown indigenous varieties (mostly Sangiovese) and olive trees. The farm belongs to the possessions of the descendants of Prince Ginori Conti – Lanza family, whose members and originated the idea of issuing its own wines. The success of wines Poggerino entirely based on painstaking work of experts economy and way from vine to glass is monitored very carefully. Respect for the vineyard, hand-picking and sorting the berries, the latest equipment and use in the production of natural yeast allow you to create stylish and distinctive wine Poggerino, full of personality and harmony.