‘Belial’

Sangiovese | Toscana - Italy

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One of the four crown princes of hell. Roughly translated to ‘without yoke’ in Hebrew. It is believed that Belial is the purest definition of ‘lawlessness.’ The correlation is that much of what has come to be known as ‘Supertuscans’ or ‘IGT’ is simply lawless. People blending international varietals with indigenous varietals or not following the DOC laws and producing ‘renegade wine.’ This Sangiovese (blended with four other indigenous grapes) is sourced from vineyard sites around the provinces of Arezzo and Sienna. Winemaker, Riccardo Campinoti is a firm believer that the wine is made in the vineyard and the 2020 vintage proves him right. Ripe fruit, bright acid, ripe tannins.

The grapes were hand harvested and fermented whole berry including 15-20 days of skin contact to extract color but not too much tannin. Fermentation, both alcoholic and malolactic occurred in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks and the wine rested in tank with a small percentage seeing neutral wood for an additional eight months prior to bottling.

Stats

Grapes: 85% Sanviovese - 15% blend of Canaiolo, Mammolo, Ciliegiolo, and Colorino
Vineyard: Single vineyard in Sienna
Vine Age: 15-20-years-old
Soil Type: Clay
Viticulture: Sustainable
Fermentation: Native - stainless steel (100% whole-berry)
Skin Contact: 15-20 days
Aging: 9 Months: 85% Stainless Steel – 15% Slavonian Botti
Alcohol: 13%
pH: 3.5
Total Acidity: 5.3 g/L
Total SO2: 95 ppm
Total Production: 12,500 cases
UPC: 851017003009

Tasting Note

Dark ruby. Aromas of iris, rosemary & lavender, bright red cherries and mint explode from the glass. The youthful, easygoing palate offers juicy cherry, white pepper and clove hints alongside pliant tannins. This is a spot-on value that will drink well over the next couple of years.

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