2009 Noceto Sangiovese Amador County

California’s Sangiovese Specialist Since 1987

Sept. 8 to Oct. 18, 2009

February, 2011

14.3%

3.67

.73 gms/100 ml

<.25% October 2011

Noceto’s flagship Sangiovese is modeled after the Tuscan

Chianti Classico — medium-bodied, fruit-packed, easy-drinking,

well-balanced, and designed to pair with food.

The 2009 vintage is Noceto’s 20th vintage release. Grapes

were sourced from 14 separate lots of six different clonal

selections. Each lot was harvested and fermented separately, then

later selectively blended. The resulting blend is 100%

Sangiovese and consists of 51% estate grapes, 35% from

neighboring Amador County vineyards, and 14% from the

Gemilli Vineyard near Hollister.

Upon harvesting, the Sangiovese fruit was cold-soaked and

then fermented at 90o F in stainless steel for 7-10 days to

preserve the bright varietal character. It was then aged 15 months

in French oak 130-gallon puncheons and 60-gallon French and

American oak barrels to soften the youthful tannins and gently

age the wine.

The 2009 Noceto Sangiovese displays a medium-hued cherry-

red color, with red berry and cherry fruit aromas that lead to

bright flavors of rich plum, cassis, and ripe cranberry. The palate

is accented by subtle oak and hints of peppery spice.

VINO NOCETO

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