Sangiovese, Mammolo
VARIETALS
I BALZINI BALZE VERDI
IGP Toscana
Fresh and flowery bouquet. Unlike the rest of our wines, I Balzini Balze Verdi is a “ready to drink” wine, pleasurable and joyful. It is youthful, full of character, freshness, and personality. It is perfect for wine drinkers looking for a high-quality product to drink daily that can accompany the entire meal.
COLOUR
Strong ruby red.
AROMA
Fresh and fruity. Violet and red fruit notes.
TASTE
Smooth, sapid, joyful and elegant. Fresh and thin tannins with great acidity.
COLOUR
Strong ruby red.
AROMA
Fresh and fruity. Violet and red fruit notes.
TASTE
Smooth, sapid, joyful and elegant. Fresh and thin tannins with great acidity.
GRAPES AND CULTIVATION
Varietals: Sangiovese 85% and Mammolo 15%
Terroir: Pliocenic origin, sedimentary strata with yellow sands and clays. Significant presence of marine fossils.
Microclimate: Temperate – hot climate. Average to high rainfall, cold winters and warm to hot summers with sunny sunsets.
Sun Exposure: South – West. Vineyards running north-south.
Vineyard Work: Soil work alternating with natural grass covering and cordon pruning with a few spurs and a low number of buds per plant. We perform crop thinning during the growing season and a final selection during harvesting. Grapes are hand-picked and placed into small cases, moved to the cellar, and further selected with a conveyor belt at pressing.
FERMENTATION
Mammolo grapes are left to macerate for three days and then softly pressed. Skin-less vinification with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperatures. Whole Sangiovese grapes undergo a week-long maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malo-lactic fermentation and aging in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures for three months.
Serving Suggestions: ready-to-drink wine to be served in tulip-shaped glasses.
Pairings: Ideal parings include light meat sauces, pizza, and rich fish dishes like cacciucco, acqua pazza, cod, and tuna steak. Excellent as an aperitivo, it can also be served cold at around 12°C.
OENOLOGIST’S NOTES
The freshness of crunchy fruits, cherry, and violet. A care-free wine, mellow, and easy to drink. Fragrant fruitiness and low-key tanning build into its pleasantness.
GRAPES AND CULTIVATION
Varietals: Sangiovese 85% and Mammolo 15%
Terroir: Pliocenic origin, sedimentary strata with yellow sands and clays. Significant presence of marine fossils.
Microclimate: Temperate – hot climate. Average to high rainfall, cold winters and warm to hot summers with sunny sunsets.
Sun Exposure: South – West. Vineyards running north-south.
Vineyard Work: Soil work alternating with natural grass covering and cordon pruning with a few spurs and a low number of buds per plant. We perform crop thinning during the growing season and a final selection during harvesting. Grapes are hand-picked and placed into small cases, moved to the cellar, and further selected with a conveyor belt at pressing.
FERMENTATION
Mammolo grapes are left to macerate for three days and then softly pressed. Skin-less vinification with indigenous yeasts at controlled temperatures. Whole Sangiovese grapes undergo a week-long maceration and fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malo-lactic fermentation and aging in stainless steel vats at controlled temperatures for three months.
Serving Suggestions: ready-to-drink wine to be served in tulip-shaped glasses.
Pairings: Ideal parings include light meat sauces, pizza, and rich fish dishes like cacciucco, acqua pazza, cod, and tuna steak. Excellent as an aperitivo, it can also be served cold at around 12°C.
OENOLOGIST’S NOTES
The freshness of crunchy fruits, cherry, and violet. A care-free wine, mellow, and easy to drink. Fragrant fruitiness and low-key tanning build into its pleasantness.
AWARDS AND GUIDES
Guida Bio
2022 – 4 leaves
2021 – 5 leaves
2020 – 4 leaves
Annuario dei Migliori Vini Italiani Luca Maroni
2022 – 94/100
2021 – 91/100
2018 – 91/100
2016 – 92/100
2015 – 88/100
2014 – 88/100
Duemilavini / Bibenda
2020 – 3 bunches
2016 – 3 bunches
2015 – 3 bunches
2014 – 3 bunches
2013 – 3 bunches
2012 – 3 bunches
2011 – 3 bunches
2009 – 3 bunches
2008 – 3 bunches
2007 – 3 bunches
Guida Vitae Ais
2021 – 3 branches
2020 – 3 branches
2016 – 2 branches
2014 – 2 branches
2013 – 2 branches
Wine Spectator
2012 – 87/100
2008 – 87/100
2007 – 87/100
James Suckling Wine Guide
2022 – 90/100
2021 – 91/100
2018 – 91/100
2016 – 90/100
2009 – 85/100
I vini di Veronelli
2021 – 88/100 2 stars
2016 – 88/100 2 stars
2015 – 88/100 2 stars
2014 – 87/100 2 stars
2013 – 87/100 2 stars
2012 – 87/100 2 stars
2011 – 87/100 2 stars
2008 – 87/100 2 stars
2007 – 87/100 2 stars
Wine Critic
2021 – 89/100
2020 – 91/100
L’Espresso Vini D’Italia
2013 – 15/20
2012 – 14,5/20
2011 – 15/20
2009 – 15,5/20
Gambero Rosso Vini d’Italia
2015 – 1 glass
2014 – 1 glass
2013 – 1 glass
2012 – 2 glasses
2011 – 2 glasses
2009 – 1 glass
2008 – 1 glass
Wein Plus
2021 – 86/100
Merano Wine Hunter
2021 – Red Stamp
2020 – Red Stamp
2012 – Red Stamp
COME AND TASTE OUR WINES
@ I Balzini Società Agricola srl
Loc. Pastine, n. 19 50021 Barberino Val d’Elsa
Tel.+39-0558075503 | P.IVA 01793880483
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