Loacker Valdifalco (Biodynamic)

Located near the sea, in the middle of the “Parco dell Uccellina” in Tuscany, there are 22 hectares of vineyards belonging to the Loacker Valdifalco winery, planted with Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Syrah grapes.

The Morellino di Scansano is grown close to the old Roman road called “Aurelia.”  It is a red wine that displays spiciness and suppleness and is accompanied by ripe notes of cherry and blackberry.  The cultivation at Loacker Valdifalco is biodynamic.

Tasting Notes: Intense purple-red color. The nose is rich with red fruits, ripe black cherry, blackberry, and blackcurrant notes.  Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long, warm, and soft finish.

Cellaring Potential: Drink from now to 2026

Food Pairings: Ideal match for wild game and Pecorino cheese.

Serving Temperature: 15-17°C

Region: Maremma – Tuscany

Closure: Natural cork

Curio: Being father to all the great Tuscan wines, it is no surprise that Sangiovese also reigns supreme in the southern part of Tuscany. The local designation Morellino dates back to the Middle Ages.  According to the etymology, the name of Morellino derives either from the Morello horses which towed the carriages, or from the dark-colored berries that are called “moro.” The Sangiovese grapes from Scansano are unique in that they had no contact with other vines for over 150 years. There was only once an encounter with the Alicante back in the 1700s.

First Vintage: 2002

Grape Varieties: Sangiovese (85%), Syrah (15%)

Classification: Morellino di Scansano DOCG

Average Age of the Vines: 14 years old

Date of Harvest: Sept. 2-21, 2016

Yield (kg/ha): 55 hl/ha

Vinification: Fermented with indigenous yeasts in steel vats at a temperature of 30 degrees max. Remontage and delestage in order to obtain a better extraction.

Aging: Sangiovese ages in stainless steel and tonneaux, Syrah in tonneaux and barriques. No fining, light filtration.

Altitude at Sea Level: 10-60 meters

Soil: Ferrous, limy soils

Vineyards and Year of Planting: 19 different fields (2000-2001)

Training System: Espalier with spur pruned

Overview: The grapes for the Falkorosso come from both Tuscany wineries of the Loacker family, Corte Pavone at Montalcino and Valdifalco in Maremma. The name for the wine has its historic origins in the tradition of falconry in Maremma.

Region: Maremma – Tuscany

Classification: IGT Toscana Rosso

First Vintage: 2007

Grape Varieties: 81% Sangiovese, 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon

Average Age of the Vines: 15 years old

Yield (kg/ha): 45 hl/ha

Vinification: Short maceration before fermentation at 8 degrees centigrade. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts at 28 degrees during the first 7-10 days, then it goes slowly down to 20 degrees shortly before the racking. Slow extraction through remontage and delestage.

Aging: In stainless steel tanks and big oak barrels. No fining; sterile filtration.

Tasting Notes: Ruby red. The nose is very neat and clean. Red fruits with a bit of spices and hints of eucalyptus. Good dry tannins. A versatile wine suitable for different occasions and food pairings. Medium-bodied.

Food Pairings: Perfect companion for dishes like risotto, pasta, stew, and cheeses like Pecorino.

Serving Temperature: 14-16 degrees Celsius

Tasting Notes: Dark red color. The nose is rich in fresh fruits, such as raspberry and currant. On the palate there are soft tannins, which invite one to take another sip. A wine to simply enjoy.

Drinking Temperature: 15 – 17 °C

Aging Potential: Small (8 years)

Optimum Drinking Year: 2021 – 2029

Origin: Italy, Toscana

Classification Quality Grade: DOC Maremma Toscana

Site: Maremma

Grape Variety: Sangiovese 100%

Average Age of the Vines: 21 years

Plant Density: 5000 plants/ha

Varietal Yield: 6000 liter/ha

Harvest: Handpicked into 16 kg cask. Sorted manually.

Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with Pied de Cuve. Skin contact for 1-15 days. Malolactic Fermentation.

Aging: 6 months in stainless steel tanks.

Food Pairing: Ideal match for local dishes of the Maremma, wild boar and venison meat. It also goes perfectly with Pecorino Toscano DOP.

Wine Type: Still wine, white, dry

Certificates: Vegan, organic, La Renaissance des Appellations, Biodynamic

Allergens: Sulfites

Serving Temperature: 10 – 12°C

Cellaring: About 2 years

Classification Quality Grade: DOC Maremma Toscana

Site: Maremma

Grape Varieties: Vermentino 100%

Average Age of the Vines: 19 years old

Harvest: Handpicked, vine selection, 15 kg cask.  Manual grape sorting.

Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation; malolactic fermentation; temperature controlled

Aging: 50% in steel tank and 50% in old oak barrels; 1-6 months

Cork: Glass

Production: 730 Bottles

Tasting Notes: A refreshing summer wine! This Vermentino is fragrant with Mediterranean fruit and has a certain minerally, lightly salty aroma.  Juicy on the pallet with nice acidity and elegance.  100% vegan!