Valdarno di Sopra DOC Vertigine

Ejamu

The Valdarno di Sopra DOC / Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC is a young appellation but a very old and historically regarded terroir. In the hills of Arezzo, it has been singled out from the Chianti DOCG to stand on its own, its area known by the Medici and the Romans for its fine, elegant, lighter bodied, mineral driven wines (the fact that this is where Petrolo's famous Merlot is grown notwithstanding). In the past, Vertigine has been Rocco & Meca's 100% Canaiolo but a hail storm in 2023 devastated their Canaiolo and so this year they've taken up the Valdarno di Sopra DOC mantle for the first time (Italy's first 100% Organic appellation!) and brought us this blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Malvasia Nera aged in old oak tonneaux and now available in six-packs. We're super eager to taste it with you guys! Only 2000 bottles made.

Country:  Italy

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Valdarno Di Sopra DOC

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  300-325m

Soils:  High draining sand and rocks (Low mountain and high hills with medium and high gradient on sandstone (Macigno del Chianti Formation / Arenarie soil)

Varietal/Blend:  65% Sangiovese, 25% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia Nera

Fermentation:  Destemmed then carefully sorted, the grapes are pressed very softly then fermented with a daily remontage. 15 days maceration.

Ageing:  Aged partly in French oak tonneaux for 9 months while the remaining part ages in thermally conditioned stainless steel. At least three months rest in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organically farmed estate vineyards. Hand picked. 2021 Harvest was September 15th.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  1300 bottles (108 cases)

CSPC:  128683

About the Producer

Meca & Rocco Luppino


Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Italy

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Valdarno di Sopra DOC Vertigine
Ejamu

Country:  Italy

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Valdarno Di Sopra DOC

The Valdarno di Sopra DOC / Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC is a young appellation but a very old and historically regarded terroir. In the hills of Arezzo, it has been singled out from the Chianti DOCG to stand on its own, its area known by the Medici and the Romans for its fine, elegant, lighter bodied, mineral driven wines (the fact that this is where Petrolo's famous Merlot is grown notwithstanding). In the past, Vertigine has been Rocco & Meca's 100% Canaiolo but a hail storm in 2023 devastated their Canaiolo and so this year they've taken up the Valdarno di Sopra DOC mantle for the first time (Italy's first 100% Organic appellation!) and brought us this blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Malvasia Nera aged in old oak tonneaux and now available in six-packs. We're super eager to taste it with you guys! Only 2000 bottles made.

TECHNICAL INFO

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  300-325m

Soils:  High draining sand and rocks (Low mountain and high hills with medium and high gradient on sandstone (Macigno del Chianti Formation / Arenarie soil)

Varietal/Blend:  65% Sangiovese, 25% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia Nera

Fermentation:  Destemmed then carefully sorted, the grapes are pressed very softly then fermented with a daily remontage. 15 days maceration.

Ageing:  Aged partly in French oak tonneaux for 9 months while the remaining part ages in thermally conditioned stainless steel. At least three months rest in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organically farmed estate vineyards. Hand picked. 2021 Harvest was September 15th.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  1300 bottles (108 cases)

CSPC:  128683

Giovanni Autuori
Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-971-1898

E: giovanni@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba
Edmonton + Alberta North

T: 780-203-5284

E: joeg@vinoalvino.ca

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Valdarno di Sopra DOC Vertigine
Ejamu
The Valdarno di Sopra DOC / Val d'Arno di Sopra DOC is a young appellation but a very old and historically regarded terroir. In the hills of Arezzo, it has been singled out from the Chianti DOCG to stand on its own, its area known by the Medici and the Romans for its fine, elegant, lighter bodied, mineral driven wines (the fact that this is where Petrolo's famous Merlot is grown notwithstanding). In the past, Vertigine has been Rocco & Meca's 100% Canaiolo but a hail storm in 2023 devastated their Canaiolo and so this year they've taken up the Valdarno di Sopra DOC mantle for the first time (Italy's first 100% Organic appellation!) and brought us this blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Malvasia Nera aged in old oak tonneaux and now available in six-packs. We're super eager to taste it with you guys! Only 2000 bottles made.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Valdarno di Sopra, Chianti, Toscana

Appellation:  Valdarno Di Sopra DOC

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  300-325m

Soils:  High draining sand and rocks (Low mountain and high hills with medium and high gradient on sandstone (Macigno del Chianti Formation / Arenarie soil)

Varietal/Blend:  65% Sangiovese, 25% Canaiolo, 10% Malvasia Nera

Fermentation:  Destemmed then carefully sorted, the grapes are pressed very softly then fermented with a daily remontage. 15 days maceration.

Ageing:  Aged partly in French oak tonneaux for 9 months while the remaining part ages in thermally conditioned stainless steel. At least three months rest in bottle before release.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Organically farmed estate vineyards. Hand picked. 2021 Harvest was September 15th.

ABV:  13.0%

Produced Cases:  1300 bottles (108 cases)

CSPC:  128683

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