Macchion dei Lupi Psyche Cabernet Sangiovese 2019 / 2020 / 2022
Type: Red
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic
Climate: Mediterranean, with mild, rainy winters and warmer, dry summers
Terroir: Vineyards located in the foothills rich in stones and minerals of volcanic origin, exposed to strong daily temperature ranges
Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged for 8 months in oak, cement and steel barrels
Color: Ruby red with purple nuances
Nose: Small red fruits such as currants and raspberries, balsamic notes and tones of mixed spices
Palate: Juicy and refreshing, elegant and balanced, with spicy references
About the Winery:
In 2003, Carlo purchased and planted 2ha of land in the hills of the Tuscan Maremma near the medieval town of Surreveto. His dream began in 2005 with his winery Macchion dei Lupi where he works with and manually harvests a beautiful land of extreme soil types and slopes.
Today, he farms 4.5ha of vines and olive trees that are certified organic and follow biodynamic principles. Carlo grows Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ansonica, and Trebbiano. There are 2 types of soils; sandy and volcanic rocks and schist which translates to very aromatic wines and saline. Harvest is done manually.
The vinifications are all done with indigenous yeasts and the wines are never fined or filtered. Only a small amount of SO2 is added at bottling. Total production is on average 20,000 bottles.
