Region
Italy › Toscana › IGP Toscano
Type
red · still
Grapes
Sangiovese
Alcohol
14%
Volume
750 mL
Tasting Notes(1)
4.2
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Il Picchio ("Woodpecker") is Podere Erica's riserva-level Sangiovese - essentially Chianti Classico in spirit, though the estate sits outside the appellation boundaries. Hand-selected grapes, spontaneous fermentation for 20 days, maceration with skins and some whole bunches for about 3 months. 24 months in 500-litre French oak, plus 2 years bottle ageing. Released 5 years after harvest. Unfiltered. 14.5% alcohol. Approximately 1,400 bottles produced. Awarded Top Wine by Slow Wine.
