Product description

Ilaia di Montemaggio IGT is a red Tuscan wine that is a real pearl here in Montemaggio. It is made from Pugnitello, a less known indigenous red grapes variety that was introduced in Tuscany 20 years ago. The name most probably derives from the form of its small grape bunch, which looks like a fist (pugno in Italian). The decision to produce this wine was made by Valeria, the owner that fell in love with the unique characteristics of this sort of grape and asked Ilaria, the agronomist, to make a challenging experiment. If truth be told, this grape is very sensitive to diseases and it requires numerous attention and care. But the result is something you don’t expect, its taste is unique and authentic with an intense aroma. The name “Ilaia” is connected with “Ilaria” that means joy. Pugnitello is grown in a small plantation of 3 high-density vineyards terraces at Fattoria di Montemaggio. Following a careful selection of the best Pugnitello grapes, fermentations takes place for about 25-30 days at a controlled temperature (not higher than 26°C) in stainless steel. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is refined for about 18 months in oak barrel. In Montemaggio we grow grapes with very low yields, which is an absolutely essential parameter for making quality wine. All over the harvest, the grapes are harvested by hand in crates and afterwards the berry by berry is selected, and everything that does not meet top quality criteria is eliminated. All over the fermentation, the temperature of the should is frequently checked to preserve all the aromas and fragrances of the future wine. All Fattoria di Montemaggio’s wines are certified with the organic label, the use of only grapes grown following organic methods of agriculture, therefore without synthetic chemicals and without GMOs. The sulphite content is very low compared to non-organic wines.

Ingredients

100% Pugnitello

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???? Our wines do not contain SYNTHETIC CHEMICALS and GMOs, and the SULFITES content is very low.
????Our red wines have SOFT and velvety TANNINS as aged in large barrels for no less than 24 months.
???? We grow grapes with a very low yield, which is an essential parameter for making QUALITY WINE.
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