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 – Tasting: Tenuta Sette Cieli – Knives & Corks
“Organic. This wine has lots of structure…full of red fruit, rich, and spicy, spicy, spicy. You wouldn’t go wrong buying this and saving it for when you burn your mortgage or send your kids to college.”
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Indaco, Toscana IGT – 2009 – 9 points – Vinography: A Wine Blog
"...In the mouth, juicy flavors of dried fruit (cherries, raisins, figs) mix with licorice and cocoa powder. Excellent acidity keeps the wine lively, and a cinnamon and earthy chocolate flavor lingers in the finish."
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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.