Canneto Wine Guide

We personally guarantee the high quality of our Canneto products. The combination of the soil structure and the micro-climate are the ideal preconditions responsible for the maturing process of both grapes and olives. The hand-picked harvest together with the carefully selected mature grapes and the gentle vinification with modern equipment demonstrate our passion for the wine. This can be experienced by enjoying our Canneto product.

CANNETOGuide

AZIENDA AGRICOLA CANNETOVia dei Canneti, 14

53045 Montepulciano (Siena)Tel. +39 0578 757 737 Fax +39 0578 758 573

www.canneto.com - [email protected]

March 2010

STORY OF MONTEPULCIANOThe town of Montepulciano has retained the characteristic features of its medieval origins to this day. The town centre emerged as a "Pearl of the 16th Century" on a hill between the Val di Chiana and the Val d'Orcia.

The exact origin of the name is not known for certain. In a document from 714 a "Castello Politiano" is mentioned. From then on "Mons Policianus" was the certain forerunner of today's Montepulciano. the indipendent, but military weak community protected itself for about 700 years by alternating alliance with its mighty Tuscan neighbours, Florence and Siena until in 1511 the Policians formed an alliance with the Florentine Republic and subjected themselves to the rule of the Medicis.

In the Middle Ages various noble families tried, by means of internal struggles, to sleize the throne of Montepulciano. Family prestige then was very important and it was almost as it there was a competition to produce the most magnificent public and private buildings to rival even Siena or Florence. In 1808 Napolen I put Montepulciano under Siena administration, which continued during Italy's history as a kingdom and is still the case today as a republic.

The district of Montepulciano has some 14000 inhabitants and seven towns. The actual town called Montepulciano, is the administrative seat of the area, and has 5000 inhabitants. In order to protect the particular characteristics of the area, Montepulciano decided some time ago to avoid industrial development. Instead the agriculture, tourism and service sectors were developed. Throughout the Montepulciano district the unspoiled, natural ambience typical of the Tuscan hills can still be found.

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ABOUT USIn the middle of the 70's, individual wine connoisseurs in the Zurich region began to import their house wine from Montepulciano on an annual basis. In time, this circle of enthusiasts grew and the desire for our own vineyard took shape in our hearts and minds. In 1987, an existing vineyard came up for sale, much to the delight of a dozen Swiss enthusiast who did not hesitate to seize this wonderful and unique opportunity. Our enthusiasm for the Vino Nobile and our long-term plans for the future persuaded the vender to give us the contract. Canneto AG was founded in Zurich and took over the Azienda Agricola Canneto vineyard as its subsidiary.

After obtaining the wine merchants' patent we could supply partners and friends with our "own" Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Our circle of customers gradually expanded to include our partners' friends and acquaintances. By using local, professional wine experts combined with the sales and marketing efforts of the partners, we try to obtain the best possible quality. At the same time we keep the price of our products reasonable. The enthusiasm of the amateurs and the passion for our Canneto is more alive than ever!

AZIENDA AGRICOLA CANNETOThe Canneto vineyard lies on the western slopes of Montepulciano, near the wonderful church of Madonna di San Biagio, and has a long tradition of wine making. Since the purchase the current Swiss owners have restored the buildings with great respect for the rich wine growing tradition. A new wine cellar has been built, new machinery and equipment installed and the vines and olive trees have been pruned and when necessary replaced. The vines are grown on moderately heavy, pebbly mar soil between 350 and 400 metres above sea level. The vines are raised on predominantly south west facing slopes in a horizontal spurred cordon system. A further four hectares of land is devoted to the cultivation of olives extra virgin olive oil

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VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG RISERVA 2004

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Sangiovese 100%

From 10th to 25th October

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south-west

26 hectares

spurred cordon

4.000 vine per hectare

6 tons per hectare

The grapes, that are carefully selected at the moment of the harvest, are submitted to soft squeezing and the stripping of their stalks, after which the must product is left to ferment in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature (29° C), with selected yeast. The maceration lasts for 16 days.

Our vino Nobile is aged in small French barrels (500 litres) for 20 months and a few months in stainless-steel vats and later on the wine put into bottles After ageing the wine is bottled and stay to refine for another 6 months.

Main analytical data:

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Total acidity:

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% Vol 13,68

g/l 5,84

g/l 0,61

g/l 35,50

REPORT OF 2004 VINTAGE

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I VINI DI VERONELLI 2010 - Page 567 - 90 Points

L'ESPRESSO - I VINI D'ITALIA 2010 - 14,5/20 Points

GAMBERO ROSSO - VINI D'ITALIA 2010 - Page 654 - 1 Glass

AIS - DUEMILAVINI 2010 - Page 983 - 4 Grapes

LUCA MARONI - ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI - Page 1032 - 83 Points



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VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG RISERVA 2005

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Training system:

Sangiovese 100%

From 10th to 25th October

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south-west

26 hectares

spurred cordon


6 tons per hectare


Our vino Nobile is aged in small French barrels (500 litres) for 20 months and a few months in stainless-steel vats and later on the wine put into bottles After ageing the wine is bottled and stay to refine for another 6 months.


Alcoholic strength:

Total acidity:

Volatile acidity:

Dry extract:

% Vol 13,68

g/l 5,84

g/l 0,61

g/l 35,50

WINE ENTHUSIASTIssue March 201090 Points Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva 2005Fresh berry nuances come on the heels of spice. Chocolate and smoke. The wild berry presence is nicely difined and gives this Vino Nobile a fresh and youthful disposition. In the mouth, however, it shows the natural sophistication and complexity of this celebrated category of Tuscan wine.

In late March the long snowy winter gave way to spring and bud break began in April. May was dry and warm which encouraged an explosion of foliage and rapid lengthening of the buds, immediately followed by flowering. All the vineyards were in full flower by early June. June was nice and warm, with occasional showers, so the buds and grapes grew normally. July, too, had both hot days and occasional short showers of rain. at the end of July when veraison began (the first phase of ripening, when the grapes change colour) the weather suddenly changed. August and first days of September was a mixture of sunny and and rainy days. In mid-September the sun shone until the end of the harvest.The wines of 2005 are generally of good quality with some points of excellence. The total polyphenol content is generally good with well-balanced anthocyans and tannins. the balance of the various components and the generous, elegant range of aromas, indicate that the wine will age well.


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L'ESPRESSO - I VINI D'ITALIA 2010 - 14,5/20 Points






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VINO NOBILE DI MONTEPULCIANO DOCG 2006

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Sangiovese 80%, Cabernet 10%, Merlot 10%

first 10 days of October

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south-west

26 hectares

spurred cordon


6 tons per hectare


Our vino Nobile is aged in small French barrels (500 litres) for 16 months, 3 months in stainless-steel vats and later on the wine put into bottles, where it becomes even more refined for at least six months.


Alcoholic strength:

Total acidity:

Volatile acidity:

Dry extract:

% Vol 14,78

g/l 5,40

g/l 0,59

g/l 33,60

Afetr plenty of rain in autumn and winter, temperatures rose in late March and budbreak took place between 5th and 15th April. Temperatures in April and May favoured steady bud growth and early flowering, which began in the Sangiovese vineyards on 25th-27th May. Flowering ended in mid-June. From then on until the end of the first week of August the weather was fine with little rain. The veraison took place between 5th and 20th August and at this point the vineyards showed two significant requirements for good ripening of the fruit: the buds were no longer growing and the ample leaf surfaces placed photosynthesis at the complete disposal of the ripening bunches of grapes. While the grapes were changing colour in mid-August, the weather was often cloudy and there were some short rain showers. At the and of August temperature rose agin and 15 beautiful hot days folowed with extreme day accellerate the ripening process. In mid-September the weather was back to normal for the season. The harvest began at the end of September and ended at half of October. the grapes showed excellent quality: optimum technological and phenological ripeness, fairly small grapes and therefore a good skin to fruit ratio. The resulting wines show robust structure, high alcohol and polyphenol content and good acidity. the balance of the various components along with the broad, significant range of aromas enabled the wine to develop beautifully with particular emphasis on typical characteristics and longevity.

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ROSSO DI MONTEPULCIANO DOC 2008

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Sangiovese 80%, Merlot 20%

From 1st to 10th October

Manual

south-west

26 hectares

spurred cordon


8 tons per hectare


Our Rosso di Montepulciano is aged 6 months in stainless-steel vats. After bottling it spends at least 3 months in bottle before being released for sale.


Alcoholic strength:

Total acidity:

Volatile acidity:

Dry extract:

% Vol 14,50

g/l 5,37

g/l 0,57

g/l 34,20

The winter was not particularly cold, with slightly below average rainfall, which contributed towards slightly earlier than "normal" budbreak.From the last ten days of May, however, a series of bad weather conditions brought rain almost every day alternating with short clear periods, through to mid-June. This caused a slowing of the foliage development, and consequent prolongation of the flowering stage. From mid-June the weather improved considerably and temperatures rose to above average level for this season. As often happens in great vontage years, towards the end of July, at the beginning of veraison, the plants were under moderate stress from lack of water which caused a halt in bud development. The continuing absence of rain slowed down the ripening of the grapes slightly in the month of august. When the temperatures rose again in mid-September the ripening process accelerated and by the first ten days of October the grapes were perfectly ripe. The weather was fine throughout the harvesting period, from the last week of September to the first week of October.The vintage year of 2008 is expected to produce wines with good ageing prospect, not excessively rich in extract, excellent balance in the flavour and interesting aromas. wines, therefore, whose most significant features will be balance and elegance.


WINE ENTHUSIASTIssue March 201086 Points Rosso di Montepulciano 2008Red raspberry and ripe strawberry emerge from the nose of this well-priced Rosso di Montepulciano (with 20% Merlot). The wine is mature and slightly jammy but not in an overdone way. In fact, it will appeal to those who appreciate a slightly sweeter style.

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L'ESPRESSO - I VINI D'ITALIA 2010 - 15/20 Points





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FILIPPONE 2005 IGT TOSCANA ROSSO

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Sangiovese 50%, Merlot 50%

25th September (Merlot) 16th October (Sangiovese)

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south-west

spurred cordon


6 tons per hectare

The grapes, are submitted to soft squeezing and the stripping of their stalks, after which the must product is left to ferment in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature (29° C), with selected yeast. The maceration lasts for 12 days for Merlot and 18 days for Sangiovese

Our Filippone aged for 16 months in French barrique and 6 months bottle


Alcoholic strength:

Total acidity:

Volatile acidity:

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% Vol 14,25

g/l 5,70

g/l 0,61

g/l 34,50


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VENDEMMIA TARDIVA IGT 2006 (LATE HARVEST)

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Malvasia Toscana 85%, Trebbiano toscano e Grechetto 15%

from 01st to 10th December

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south-west

0,60 hectares

spurred cordon


2,5 tons per hectare

The grapes, harvested when they are covered by mould, are submitted to soft squeezing and the stripping of their stalks, after which the must product is left to ferment in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature (20° C), with selected yeast.

the wine matures in 228 litres french oak barriques for 24 months and later on the wine put into bottles, where it becomes even more refined for at least 6 months.


Alcoholic strength:

Residual sugar

% Vol 15,00

g/l 71,5

I VINI DI VERONELLI 2010 - Page 567Vendemmia Tardiva (Late Harvest) IGT2006 - 88 Points

AIS - DUEMILAVINI 2010 - Page 983Vendemmia Tardiva (Late Harvest IGT 2006 - 3 Grapes

LUCA MARONI - ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI - Page 1032Vendemmia Tardiva (Late Harvest) IGT 2006 - 84 Points

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Canneto Wine Guide