Pietro Beconcini San Miniato Organic Wines

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Az.Ag. Pietro Beconcini: Chianti
Tuscan Vineyard Imports has found an extraordinary Chianti winery outside of Florence, near San Miniato. Third generation winemaker Leonardo Beconcini is highly respected in the area for his traditional Chianti and his not so traditional Tempranillo! Under his direction, ancient vines were examined using DNA and identified as Tempranillo, probably brought in the form of seed by Spanish pilgrims headed for Rome hundreds of years ago. Beconcini’s Tempranillo is not like its Spanish cousin, it reflects its Tuscan terroir and is a modern interpretation that is unique. Leo is solely responsible for the addition of the Tempranillo varietal in IGT Toscana designation! Italian wine guides Veronelli, L’Espresso have taken notice and so will you. To read a review of one of their wines go to:http://italianwinereview.blogspot.com/2012/01/tuscan-tempranillo-and-more-at-pietro.html web site:http://www.pietrobeconcini.com/

Antiche Vie, 2010 Chianti DOCG                                                                                                    Sangiovese 70%, Native Varietals 30% – Production 30,000 Bottles
Antiche Vie is a traditional base Chianti of excellent value. It has a fragrant and feminine nose of cherry, violets and jasmine. It is medium bodied with good acidity and sweet tannins. A hint of orange peel on the finish is a pleasing note.

Pietro Beconcini, 2009 Chianti Riserva DOCG                                                                          Sangiovese 85%, Native Varietals 15% – Production 25,000 Bottles
Beconcini’s Chianti Riserva is an elegant wine that can be enjoyed now or cellared for a decade or more. The grapes come from the finest vineyards on the highest elevations of the property. There is signature red cherry and violets on the nose as well as complex wood and mushroom notes which are repeated on the palate. A hint of licorice and dried herbs provide a refined finish.

Maurleo, 2008 IGT Toscana Rosso                                                                                             Sangiovese 50%, Malvasia Nera 50% – Production 27,000 Bottles
Maurleo is an equal blend of native Tuscan varietals Sangiovese and Malvasia. Its name is derived from the name of brothers Maurizio and Leonardo. Maurleo opens with cedar, ample red and black fruit with a hint of wild fennel on the nose.The palate mirrors the nose and provides ample acidity and restrained tannins which make it an appealing and food friendly wine. It is fermented in cement vats and aged 12 months in French oak and an additional 6 mo. in bottle.

Reciso, 2007 IGT Toscana Rosso                                                                                          Sangiovese – Production 11,000 Bottles
Veronelli 90 Pts.
Reciso is a modern and elegant Sangiovese full of minerals, red and black cherry and plums on the nose. These notes repeat on the plush palate. The wine has great acidity and firm but fine tannins. Licorice and eucalyptus evolve as the wine opens. Reciso is a fine, bold and cellar worthy wine that spends 18 months in French barrique and Slovenian oak followed by one year in bottle.

IXE, 2008 IGT Toscana
Tempranillo 90%, Sangiovese 10%    – Production 23,000 Bottles
IXE (eeks -Italian phonetic pronunciation of the letter X) is the mystery varietal! Inky purple in color and lush in body thanks to an extraordinary three week long maceration, this Tempranillo is a fruit forward and feminine interpretation. The nose is complex and rich in dried plums, minerals, eucalyptus and licorice. The palate is lovely with a velvety round mouth feel that retains its freshness. Red and black fruit balance acidity and gentle tannins followed by a licorice finish.
IXE, 2009 IGT Toscana
Veronelli 90 Pts.

Vignia alle Nicchie 2007 IGT Toscana Rosso                                                                            Tempranillo – Production 3,000 Bottles increased to 20,000 in 2013
L’Espresso                                                                                                                                                      The extreme meticulousness exercised in vineyard practices along with winemaking interventions reduced to a minimum, have allowed Leonardo Beconcini to consolidate the stylistic parameters of his wines. He produces exclusively red wines which , since they emerge already smooth and full-fruited, require careful attention to reach good levels of acid-tannin contrast.                                               
Vigna alle Nicchie is increasingly exhibiting a unique, well-defined style; we are looking forward with great curiosity to future releases.

Vigna alle Nicchie’s Tempranillo is harvested early to retain acidity, then dried before pressing. The result is an incredibly original and balanced wine destined to become a cult classic. Long maceration period as well as the use of “appasito” or partially dried grape clusters and judicious use of oak barrique makes this a modernist wine that is a completely original interpretation of Tempranillo. The silky smooth palate is incredibly rich, elegant and dense. There is an explosion of licorice and blackberry that is balanced by sweet tannins, minerals and acidity. Vigna alle Nicchie is an unforgettable wine that can be paired with savory or mildly sweet dishes as well as a fine cheese plate. Vigna alle Nicchie is catching the attention around the world!

Caratello, 2001 DOCG Vino Santo del Chianti                                                                              Malvasia Bianca 50%, Malvasia Nera 30%, Trebbiano 10%, Colombano 10% – Production 2,000 Bottles,
Wine Enthusiast 91 Pts.                                                                                                                          This beautiful expression shows elegant aromas of candied apricot, honey, preserved lemon and white rose.