J. G. Benda Pietrafocaia di Sopra IGP 2021
J. G. Benda Pietrafocaia di Sopra IGP 2021
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- 96POINTS The Wine AdvocateMonica Larner
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Food pairings
- Beef
- Pasta with tomato sauce
- Hard cheese
- Mushroom dishes
- Charcuterie
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- Bistecca alla Fiorentina
- Osso buco
- Pasta al ragù
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About the wine
Single vineyard sangiovese from 550 meters altitude.
Chalky soil and long ripening give a wine with high acidity, impressive precision, and a clearly defined expression - a very special interpretation of Montalcino.
100% sangiovese from one hectare vineyard planted in the mid-1990s with about 3,700 vines. The vineyard is located at 520–550 meters altitude with southwest exposure.
This vineyard holds special significance for the winery. It was originally planted with the intention of Brunello, but was acquired in 2019 without the necessary rights. The soil dates from the Paleocene period and is rich in chalk with elements of galestro. The structure consists of about 60% sand, 21% silt, and 19% clay, and the combination of chalk and altitude gives wines with low pH and high natural acidity.
The grapes were harvested on October 1st and fermented spontaneously with naturally occurring yeast cells. The wine is then aged for 28 months in large botti and subsequently a minimum of 18 months in bottle. The process is carried out without fining and filtration, and only minimal amounts of sulfur are added.
The wine has not undergone full malolactic fermentation, which has preserved a pronounced natural acidity and supports the wine's vibrancy and precision.
Production: 2,444 bottles and 112 magnums. Released in 2026.
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