Indaco, Toscana IGT – 2009
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Introduction
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Indaco (in-da-ko) is Italian for “indigo.” It is often the color of the sky at sunset at Tenuta Sette Cieli.
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Vineyard Profile
- Grape Source: 100% estate vineyards
- Location: Hillside vineyards surrounded by the lush woods of Monteverdi Marittimo between Bolgheri and Castagneto Carducci overlooking the Mediterranean Sea
- Cultivation: 100% organic; all work is done by hand
- Size: 17.3 acres
- Vine Age: Planted 2001-2002
- Soil: Medium-textured; black slate, granite rock and clay
- Elevation: 1,300 feet
- Density: 3,760 vines/acre
- Training: Cordon training and guyot
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Vintage Report
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A warm summer led to good development in the vineyards. Despite rain at the end of harvest, the vineyards yielded excellently ripened fruit.
- Harvest Date(s): September 20-October 20
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Vinification
- Fermentation: In stainless-steel tanks at controlled temperatures; with indigenous yeast; 100% malolactic
- Maceration: Cold with dry ice for 6-7 days
- Barrel Aging: 14 months in 60-gallon French oak (40% new)
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 40% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
- Alcohol: 14%
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Tasting Notes
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Powerful dry-farmed Malbec is the backbone to this stimulating, concentrated, structured wine. It expresses the rich, complex terroir with spicy and red fruit aromas.
Aging Potential: 15-20 years
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Reviews
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Indaco, Toscana IGT – 2009 – 98 points – The Tasting Panel
“Malbec is a rarity in Italy…this blend is from 80-year-old dry-farmed vines. A garden of roses and violets opens up the nose, with a center of chalky tannins…leads to a bevy of pomegranate and floral accents. Perfection of balance and ripeness.”
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Indaco, Toscana IGT – 2009
Powerful dry-farmed Malbec is the backbone to this stimulating, concentrated, structured wine. It expresses the rich, complex terroir with spicy and red fruit aromas.