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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2018: best 2023 to 2033.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Wine Advocate reviewed 2021 | 2018 | 94/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: red cherry, violet, leather, wild herbs
Palate: dark plum, iron, tobacco, graphite
Single-vineyard Morellino di Scansano Riserva from Le Pupille, pure Sangiovese from the warm coastal Maremma.
What it pairs with
- Wild boar pappardelle Maremma game ragu with Morellino.More wines for wild boar →Find wild boar pappardelle on TableJourney →
- Bistecca alla fiorentina Riserva structure for a T-bone.More wines for steak →Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
- Aged Pecorino Toscano Cheese acidity with cherry-and-tobacco notes.More wines for aged hard cheese →
With cheese
How to serve Le Pupille Poggio Valente
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Wild boar pappardelle, Bistecca alla fiorentina, Aged Pecorino Toscano. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Single-vineyard Morellino di Scansano Riserva from Le Pupille's Poggio Valente parcel, first vintage 1997.
- 1997First Poggio Valente bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Fattoria Le Pupille · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sangiovese (Morellino) (100%)
- Classification
- Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva
- Oak
- 18 months in French oak tonneaux
- ABV
- 14.0%
- Price
- EUR 35 to 50 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5 to 15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Le Pupille Poggio Valente
What does Le Pupille Poggio Valente taste like?
On the nose, red cherry, violet, leather, wild herbs. On the palate, dark plum, iron, tobacco, graphite. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Single-vineyard Morellino di Scansano Riserva from Le Pupille, pure Sangiovese from the warm coastal Maremma.
When should I drink Le Pupille Poggio Valente?
Drink 5 to 15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Le Pupille Poggio Valente?
Wild boar pappardelle is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Bistecca alla fiorentina and Aged Pecorino Toscano. Maremma game ragu with Morellino.
What grapes are in Le Pupille Poggio Valente?
The blend is Sangiovese (Morellino) (100%). The wine is classified as Morellino di Scansano DOCG Riserva.
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