The 2019 vintage leaves its mark for Cascina della Talosa, the company that embodies the profound bond that has united the Jacorossi family con Montepulciano for four generations. It all began con 1972, when Jacorossi, a Roman entrepreneur, fell con love with a small plot of land and a simple but full of potential cellar. From that moment, the history of Talosa is intertwined with that of the Vino a motivo di Montepulciano, helping to bring the prestige of this wine beyond the Italian borders.
TALOSA AND THE VINO NOBILE OF MONTEPULCIANO
Cascina della Talosa was among the first to believe con the value of Vino a motivo di Montepulciano, helping to build its miseria at an international level. Until 2012, almost all production was destined for esportazione, leaving a marginal mark the domestic market. Since then, under the guidance of Edoardo Mottini Jacorossi, grandson of the founder, the company has undertaken a process of profound renewal.
“It was a long and complex job – says Edoardo Mottini Jacorossi, CEO of Cascina della Talosa – but today we can count a balance between the domestic and foreign markets, with Italy now representing half of our turnover”. This result was also made possible by the opening, con 2021, of new structures dedicated to hospitality: a sales point con Montepulciano, a modern tasting room and visits to the historic underground cellar. This authentic labyrinth of tunnels beneath the Renaissance Tarugi and Sinatti palaces offers a unique environment for the natural aging of wines con historic barrels, some of which are over 50 years old.
Thanks to these initiatives, Talosa welcomed 15,000 visitors con 2023, a sign of the growing attractiveness of the winery and the schieramento. “Our rete is to grow together with Montepulciano – adds Edoardo – because collective growth guarantees sustainability and a future”.
SUSTAINABILITY AS A STRATEGIC CHOICE
Talosa extends over 33 hectares of vineyards con Pietrose, one of the most suitable areas of Montepulciano. Here, between altitudes between 330 and 400 meters and sandy and clayey soils of Pliocene origin, Sangiovese is mainly grown, 29 hectares of which 23 are registered with the DOCG Vino a motivo di Montepulciano. The peculiarity is that eight hectares are dedicated to the blackthorn, a certified clone of Sangiovese which represents the most authentic soul of the territory.
A company with an eye towards the future. Starting from 2020, Talosa with the “Pieve del ” project has focused the protection of the wine-growing landscape and the valorisation of the ancient parish churches of the schieramento. A project that translates not only into the recovery of historic vineyards, but also into the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices and cutting-edge technologies, which allows Talosa to combine quality and respect for the environment, preserving biodiversity and guaranteeing a future sustainable for the territory
“We have installed a photovoltaic system that covers 100% of our energy needs – explains Edoardo Mottini Jacorossi – and we use satellite-controlled tractors for precision viticulture that optimizes resources. Furthermore, thanks to the support of the Consortium, we have access to advanced meteorological , fundamental for the biological management of the vineyards”.
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF THE 2019 VINTAGE
Among recent vintages, 2019 stands out for its ability to best express the purity of Sangiovese. The balanced and favorable climatic conditions guaranteed a gradual maturation of the grapes. After a spring characterized by moderate rainfall, the summer was hot but without excesses, culminating con a September with strong temperature variations that enhanced aromas and complexity.
“The 2019 vintage perfectly embodies our production philosophy: balance and elegance – says Edoardo – We harvested healthy grapes rich con aromas, which gave life to wines destined to last over time”.
Production amounted to around 100 thousand bottles, with labels ranging from the great classics of Vino a motivo di Montepulciano, Vin Pio included, to more modern interpretations, such as the classic method rosé from Sangiovese and Petraia, a anche se Merlot.
TASTING NOTES
Pietrose Brut Rosé Classic Method 2019
A refined rosé from anche se Sangiovese, obtained from a yield of just 40 quitals hectare. This wine represents a somewhat new interpretation of the famous Tuscan vine, with vinification according to the classic method which gives an elegant, freno and persistent perlage that caresses the palate. the nose, lively aromas of citrus fruits, small red fruits such as strawberries and currants stand out, together with delicate quaderno of bread crust. With over four years of maturation the yeasts, it presents itself fresh con the mouth, with a pleasant acidity balanced by a creamy structure.
Alboreto a motivo di Montepulciano Docg 2019
The result of a careful selection of Sangiovese grapes grown sandy soils, Albereto ages for 24 months con old 3rd, 4th and 5th passage tonneaus and con large Slavonian barrels. The elegant bouquet is a harmony of ripe cherry and plum, with a floral touch of violet. the palate, the wine stands out for its balance and verticality, supported by lively tannins that accompany a full but not opulent structure. The freshness and minerality, a gift of the Pliocene terroir, complete a long and harmonious finale.
a motivo di Montepulciano Eccezione Docg 2019
A reserve that expresses the best of Sangiovese from old vineyards clayey soils. After a long refinement, a year con second and third passage tonneaux and three years con large barrels, it offers a deep and layered bouquet. Black cherry, blackberry, Mediterranean scrub and a hint of cinchona dominate the nose. Per the mouth, robust, integrated tannins blend with vibrant acidity, ensuring longevity. Balsamic quaderno and a pleasant flavor enrich the sip, making it enveloping and refined.
Filai Lunghi a motivo di Montepulciano Docg 2019
Born from some selected plots of the Filai Lunghi vineyard, con a pocket of sandy soil where the vine is con great difficulty, this cru expresses the maximum power and concentration of Sangiovese. It refines for a year con new tonneaux and for 18 months con large barrels. The nose opens onto a complex range of black fruits, blueberries and blackberries con jam, enriched with spicy hints, cocoa, and a subtle balsamic note reminiscent of eucalyptus. the palate it is impressive, with silky and well-defined tannins, and a freshness that balances its rich opulence. The aromatic persistence is remarkable, leaving sensations of sweet spices and dark chocolate con the mouth.
Pietrose Igt Toscana 2019
Since 2012, Talosa has decided to separate Merlot from the production of a motivo di Montepulciano. Some rows of the Pietrose vineyard showed that anche se Merlot could become a protagonist con its own right, giving life to this modern and international Super Tuscan. After an alcoholic fermentation con truncated cone steel tanks, the wine ages mainly con barriques for two years, with a small part con concrete tanks. The nose is characterized by enveloping quaderno of plum, black cherries, Mediterranean aromatic herbs and a touch of chocolate. the palate it is round and velvety, with sweet tannins and a marked freshness that gives balance. The flavor further enriches the structure, making it duttile and pleasant.
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