F&R FOODS
Division of F & R Selection
IL Poggiomandorlo
Is a top wine, an excellent example of how a terroir can be expressed using international varieties of grapes. The Cabernet Franc and Merlot grapes, strongly characterized by our terroir, create a wine particularly well suited for aging in wood over long periods of time.
Grape blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between year 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west - 1313 feet asl (400 meters s.l.m.)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification:
fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature between 22 and 24° C. with multiple daily pump-over processes. Maceration time: from 18 to 21 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 18 months in new French oak barriques
Characteristics:
an intense vermilion red wine with shades of violet. The aroma has fruity notes of blueberries, blackberries and black currant enriched by hints of vanilla and chocolate coming from the wood. The mouth-feel is of a well structured, full-bodied wine with and intense tannic favour and a very long after-taste enhanced by balsamic notes. Its characteristic acidity gives Poggiomandorlo remarkable freshness and great potential for evolution over the years.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Food pairings:
first courses with game sauces, spicy roasted meat, stewed and braised red meat, civet. Matured cheese. For those who dare... plain bitter chocolate.
Serving suggestions: Large balloon glasses. Best serving temperature 18° C., decanting is strongly recommended.
Le Ombre
Le Ombre is a very high quality wine which is only produced in particular years and in limited quantities. Le Ombre has a more spontaneous personality than Poggiomandorlo, due to the slight difference in the blend of grapes. Le Ombre is considered a superior quality Super Tuscan by the national and interna- tional press.
Grape blend: Merlot - Cabernet Franc – Sangiovese
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west - 1313 feet asl (400 meters slm)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6.000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification:
fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature between 22 and 24° C. with multiple daily pump-over processes. Maceration time: from 18 to 21 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 18 months in new French oak barriques
Characteristics:
This wine is elegant and refined. The bouquet is very fine and complex, notes of dark fruit prevail, especially blackberry, its depth being completed by the mineral flavour of wet stone and herbal notes of liquorice, with a hint of tobacco and leather. It has a long, intense balsamic finish.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Food pairings:
pasta with meat sauces, roasted red meat, thinly sliced raw meat, truffle and mushroom dishes and cheses.
Serving suggestions: Wide, open wine glasses. Best serving temperature 18° C., decanting is strongly recommended.
La Querce
La Querce, our medium level wine. is produced with Sangiovese grapes, blended in stainless steel vessels and aged in French oak barriques. A terroir wine enriched by woody notes. La Querce is an evolution of our style, respectful of the terroir but also in line with the market demand.
Grape blend: Sangiovese 100%
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west - 1313 feet asl (400 meters s.l.m.)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification:
fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature between 22 and 24° C. with multiple daily pump-over processes.
Maceration time: from 18 to 21 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 30 months in large barrels and tonneaux
Characteristics:
an intense ruby red wine with shades of purple. Its aroma is characterized by notes of red fruit and flowers pleasantly blended with woody notes that are perfectly brought together in the bouquet. Thick and smooth tannins make La Querce a pleasant and unforgettable wine.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Food pairings:
a wine which goes extremely well with many traditional Tuscan dishes: pasta with red meat and game sauces, roasted and stewed meat, matured cheese.
Serving suggestions: Medium balloon glasses, serving temperature 16° to 18° C., decanting is recommended.
Il Guardiano
Il Guardiano, which we have been producing since 2009, is the expression of the terroir, born from the meeting between the deep intensity of Sangiovese and the smoothness of Merlot. Entry level wine of Poggiomandorlo Winery, Il Guardiano does not age in wood; it maintains a direct line between the vineyard and the bottle with minimum work by the winemaker in the cellar.
Grape blend: Sangiovese - Merlot
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west - 1313 feet asl (400 meters slm)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand.
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification:
fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature between 20 and 22° C. with multiple daily pump-over processes.
Maceration time: from 16 to 18 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 18 months in stainless steel vessels
Characteristics:
the wine is an intense ruby red colour with shades of violet. Well balanced fruity and flowery notes. Its pleasant acidity, its medium structure and moderate tannic taste make Il Guardiano an excellent wine easy to drink throughtout your meal.
Alcohol by volume: 14,5%
Food pairings:
pasta with meat or mushrooms sauce, red meat, toasted polenta with cheese.
Serving suggestions: Medium balloon glasses, serving temperature 16° to 18° C.
Il Vigneto di Poggio
Il Vigneto di Poggio is the last born wine in Poggiomandorlo. It fully shows the great versatility of our terroir which is able to express great varietal rigor even with international vines.
Grape blend: 100% Merlot
Age of the vineyards: vines planted between 2001 and 2002
Type of soil: clay and limestone marl soil
Exposure and altitude: north/west - 1313 feet asl (400 meters s.l.m.)
Training system: spurred cordon
Plantation density: 6.000 vines/ha
Harvest: the grapes are harvested and sorted by hand
Average Yield: 5000 kg/ha
Vinification:
fermentation in stainless steel vessels at a controlled temperature ranging between 14 and 16 C. with gentle daily pump-over processes. Maceration time: from 8 to 12 days with chemical and sensory analysis throughout the whole period.
Aging: 12 months in stainless steel vessels
Characteristics:
intense ruby purple red color with shades of violet. Varietal olfactory notes of fresh, withered flowers and sweet fruits. Delicate acidity. Integrated in a sip which fully expresses the softness and drinkability of Merlot.
Alcol by volume: 14%
Food pairings:
pasta with meat sauces, white and red meats, cured meats and medium seasoned cheese.
Serving suggestions: medium balloon glasses.