The name of Poggio d’Elsa is given “in onore della nostra mamma Elsa,” in honor of their mother, Elsa Bruni. To this day, Elsa remains the true heart and soul of the estate.

TASTING NOTES
Purple color with ruby reflections. Tart fruity nose of cranberries with hints of vanilla and spices. A wine showing notable density, gorgeous depth and richness, with soft tannins.

FOOD PAIRING
Pairs well with appetizers, meat dishes and game.

VINEYARD & PRODUCTION INFO

Vineyard size: 16 Ha
Soil composition: Loam and clay
Training method: Bilateral spurred cordon
Elevation: 50-80 m a.s.l.
Vines/hectare: 4,700/Ha
Exposure: East West
Age: 12 - 20 years
Harvest time: End of September/ Early October
First vintage: 1973
Production: 100,000 bottles

WINEMAKING & AGING
Varietal composition: 50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks (10 days at 24 °C)
Maceration technique: Frequent delestage and pump-over (15 days)
Type of container: 70% stainless steel vats and 30% French Tonneaux of 500L
Length of aging before bottle:6-8 months
Length of bottle aging: 3 months

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol: 13.5 %
Residual sugar: 2.8 - 3.5 g/l
Acidity: 5 g/L
Dry extract: 36 g/L

Estate owned by: Bruni Family
Winemaker: Marco Bruni
Total acreage of vine: 98 (40 Ha)
Winery Production: 400,000 bts
Region: Toscana

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