For those of you who missed our Meet The Winemaker event this past April, let us re-introduce Pietro Beconcini Agricola Winery and their fine wines.

Leonardo & Eva live here, cultivate their vineyards with the total respect of Terroir and authochthnous Grapes.

Having chosen to produce their wines in the heart of Tuscany, in seashell-rich, clay soils amidst breezes from the nearby Mediterranean, they utilize only their own grapes, lavish obsessive attention on their vineyards, and make their wine with deep respect.

And you can find these fine wines in our wine cellar. 

 

 

 

 

Maurleo, IGT Toscana, Malvasia & Sangiovese Blend - $21.29

Rosso Sangiovese 50%, Malvasia Nera 50% Production

Maurleo is an equal blend of native Tuscan varietals Sangiovese and Malvasia.

Maurleo opens with cedar, ample red and black fruit with a hint of wild fennel on the nose.

The palate mirrors the nose and provides ample acidity and restrained tannins which make it an appealing and food friendly wine. 

 

 

 

 

IXE, IGT Toscana, Tempranillo & Sangiovese Blend - $24.80

Tempranillo90%, Sangioese10%

IXE (eeks -Italian phonetic pronunciation of the letter X) is the mystery varietal!

Inky purple in color and lush in body thanks to an extraordinary three week long maceration, this Tempranillo is a fruit forward and feminine interpretation.

The nose is complex and rich in dried plums, minerals, eucalyptus and licorice.

The palate is lovely with a velvety round mouth feel that retains its freshness.

Red and black fruit balance acidity and gentle tannins followed by a licorice finish.

 

 

Vigna Alle Nicchie, 100% Tempranillo - $62.99

Toscana Rosso Tempranillo

The extreme meticulousness exercised in vineyard practices, along with winemaking interventions reduced to a minimum, have allowed Leonardo Beconcini to consolidate the stylistic parameters of his wines. He produces exclusively red wines which , since they emerge already smooth and full-fruited, require careful attention to reach good levels of acid-tannin contrast. Vigna alle Nicchie is exhibits a unique, well-defined style. 

Vigna alle Nicchie’s Tempranillo is harvested early to retain acidity, then dried before pressing. The result is an incredibly original and balanced wine destined to become a cult classic.

Long maceration period as well as the use of “appasito” or partially dried grape clusters and judicious use of oak barrique makes this a modernist wine that is a completely original interpretation of Tempranillo.

The silky smooth palate is incredibly rich, elegant and dense.

There is an explosion of licorice and blackberry that is balanced by sweet tannins, minerals and acidity.

Vigna alle Nicchie is an unforgettable wine that can be paired with savory or mildly sweet dishes as well as a cheese plate.