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Sangiovese<\/strong> is the beating heart of Tuscan viticulture, a grape variety that expresses elegance, structure and a deep bond with the land. At the Le Vigne winery<\/strong>, located in the heart of the Tuscan Maremma<\/strong>, Sangiovese is transformed into a range of wines from fresh Rosato to complex Riserva. In this article, we take you on a journey of discovery of Sangiovese, from the vineyard to your table, through its different faces: the Rosato<\/strong>, the Cupilaio<\/strong>, the Fontecuoia<\/strong> and the Fontecuoia Riserva<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#BF1E2E” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3D3D3D” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_text_color=”#BF1E2E” header_2_text_color=”#004B75″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_text_color=”#BF1E2E” text_orientation=”justified” custom_margin=”||29px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.5em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Le Vigne’s Sangiovese journey begins in the vineyards of Montenero d’Orcia<\/strong>, a small village perched in the hills of the Val d’Orcia at the foot of Monte Amiata<\/strong>. Here, the clayey and richly calcareous soil, together with an average altitude of 330 metres above sea level, create the perfect conditions for growing high quality grapes.<\/p>\n Le Vigne adopts an organic management method<\/strong>, respecting nature and preserving the biodiversity of the land. The vineyards are cultivated with training systems such as the spurred cordon and Guyot<\/strong>, which allow for optimal ripening of the grapes. The planting density is 4,500 vines per hectare<\/strong>, with a yield varying between 50 and 70 quintals of grapes per hectare<\/strong>, guaranteeing sustainable, high quality production.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.aziendalevigne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AziendaLeVigne19.webp” title_text=”Vigneti di Azienda Le Vigne” show_bottom_space=”off” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”|0vw|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”right” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” admin_label=”Post Body” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#f3eed9 40%|#ffffff 40%” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_right” custom_margin=”||38px|||” custom_padding=”50px||53px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px||53px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||0px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_color_gradient_direction_phone=”180deg” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ z_index=”11″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1550px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.aziendalevigne.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/AziendaLeVigne20.webp” title_text=”Vigneti di Azienda Le Vigne” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px|0px|||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”left” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#BF1E2E” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3D3D3D” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_text_color=”#BF1E2E” header_2_text_color=”#004B75″ header_2_font_size=”25px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_text_color=”#BF1E2E” text_orientation=”justified” hover_enabled=”0″ text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.5em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_text_align_tablet=”” header_2_text_align_phone=”left” header_2_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” header_3_text_align_tablet=”” header_3_text_align_phone=”left” header_3_text_align_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n The harvest of Le Vigne’s Sangiovese takes place between the second week of September and the first ten days of October, depending on the type of wine to be obtained. The grapes are harvested by hand<\/strong> in the cooler hours of the morning, to preserve their integrity and aromas.<\/p>\n For the Rosato, the Sangiovese grapes are crushed and gently pressed<\/strong>, without maceration, to obtain a clear, fresh must. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks<\/strong> at a maximum temperature of 15\u00b0C<\/strong> to preserve the fruity and floral aromas. The wine is matured for 4 months<\/strong> before bottling.<\/p>\n Cupilaio is a blend of Sangiovese (80%), Ciliegiolo (10%) and Petit Verdot (10%)<\/strong>. After pressing, the must ferments separately for each variety, with a maceration period of 15 days<\/strong> and a maximum temperature of 30\u00b0C<\/strong>. The wine is matured in steel for 12 months<\/strong> before blending and bottling.<\/p>\n For Fontecuoia, the Sangiovese grapes are fermented in stainless steel with a maceration period of 20 days<\/strong> and a maximum temperature of 28\u00b0C<\/strong>. The wine is then aged in 20 hl oak barrels for 18 months<\/strong>, acquiring complexity and depth.<\/p>\n The Riserva is the winery’s most prestigious wine. After a 30-day maceration<\/strong>, the wine is aged in French oak tonneaux<\/strong> (1\/3 new, 2\/3 used) for 24 months<\/strong>, developing a rich structure and a great capacity for ageing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#ffffff 50%|#f3eed9 50%” background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_right” custom_margin=”||50px||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||50px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”44px||41px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”44px||41px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”44px||0px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_color_gradient_direction_phone=”0deg” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_id=”i-vini” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” z_index=”11″ width=”90%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”95%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” max_width=”1550px” custom_padding=”||0px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”50px|||30px|false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”50px|||30px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||30px|0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text quote_border_color=”#BF1E2E” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_text_color=”#3D3D3D” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.5em” link_text_color=”#BF1E2E” header_2_text_color=”#004B75″ header_2_font_size=”33px” header_2_line_height=”1.3em” header_3_text_color=”#BF1E2E” text_orientation=”justified” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”16px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”1.5em” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” header_2_font_size_tablet=”33px” header_2_font_size_phone=”33px” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Dieci ettari di vigneto. <\/strong>The Cultivation of Grapes<\/h2>\n
Harvest and Vinification<\/h2>\n
Rosato Maremma Toscana Sangiovese<\/h3>\n
Cupilaio Montecucco Rosso DOC<\/h3>\n
Fontecuoia Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG<\/h3>\n
Fontecuoia Riserva Montecucco Sangiovese DOCG<\/h3>\n
I Vini in Bottiglia<\/h2>\n
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