Le Scudiere 2022 Bolgheri Fabio Motta

When the supporting actor becomes the lead:

Character, intensity, harmony.

Fabio Motta discovered Sangiovese during his time with Michele Satta, and it remains one of his favourite grape varieties to this day. Depending on ripeness and the progress of the harvest, 20–30% of the grapes are fermented as whole bunches. Thanks to the stems, whole-bunch fermentation gives the wine finesse and floral notes. Fermenting part of the grapes as whole bunches prevents the over-ripeness – and with it the power – that Sangiovese can develop in the microclimate of Bolgheri.

Winemaking and ageing

Vinification takes place in conical 30-hl wooden vats. 25% of the grapes are fermented as whole bunches. The frequency and duration of pump-overs depend on the results of daily tastings. Maceration lasts more than a month. After racking and malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for at least one year in used barriques, followed by a further year of bottle ageing.

Producer:

Fabio Motta

Società Semplice Agricola

Loc. Le Fornacelle 232/C - 57022 Castagneto Carducci (LI)

Italy