"Le Potazzine" (meaning "chickadee" in the local dialect, small very lively birds with coloured plumage) is the nickname given by the mother of proprietor, Gigliola Giannetti to her two granddaughters, Viola and Sofia who now have integral roles in the winery. After working for Biondi Santi for many years, Gigliola struck out on her own, establishing Le Potazzine in 1993, the year Viola was born.

The property consists of five hectares planted to Sangiovese, all registered for Brunello production. Two thirds of the vineyards surround the cellar and home, and the other are located in the area of S. Angelo in Colle. The area is relatively high elevation (between 450-520 meters) and therefore naturally well ventilated. Organic farming goes without saying. The vineyards are worked entirely by hand and the harvest is manual. Gigliola believes in traditional and natural vinification; fermentation and maceration with the skins (approximately one month) are conducted using indigenous yeasts and without temperature control. The wines rest in traditional, 30-50 HL Slavonian oak casks, resulting in wines of elegance and immense complexity.

Tasting Notes: Fragrant blue flower, red berry and balsamic notes set the tone for this delicious red. The elegantly structured palate delivers wild cherry, crushed raspberry and chopped mint flavors, a potpourri of dark spice lingering through the finish. It’s enjoyable now but promises fine drinking over the next several years.

Made with organic grapes. 

Varietal: Sangiovese

Region: Montalcino, Tuscany, Italy