Sàgona
Loro Ciuffenna (AR) - TUSCANY
Sàgona is located in Pratomagno, in the province of Arezzo. This small mountain farm is in hilly, wild territory, 500 meters above sea level. Far from tourist sites and surrounded by dry stone walls, the farm sits in a narrow valley. It is part of a diverse ecosystem of vineyards, olive trees, fruit orchards, and potato and legume crops. The vineyard is managed by Daniele Corrotti with the help of his family and friends.
The vineyard is made up of very small plots totalling four hectares. The average age of the vines is around 40 years. The vines are pruned and trained according to a traditional Tuscan method known as Archetto Capovolto (also called Arched Guyot or Curved Guyot). The soil is a mix of sand, clay and sedimentary rocks.
The vineyard is farmed according to organic principles. Tiny quantities of copper and sulphur are used only when necessary. The vines are pruned thoughtfully, grass is left to grow amongst the vines, and organic material left over from the production of oil is used to fertilise the soil.
There are two picking times during harvest. The first is in mid-September for whites and young reds. The remaining grapes are left in the vineyard until mid-October for further selection. The yields are kept very low to improve the quality of the fruit and the expression of ‘terroir’. Daniele's goal is to ‘be a farmer in the best possible way’.
The wines are made from only native varieties: Sangiovese for the most part, but also Malvasia Nera, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino, Malvasia Bianca and Trebbiano. The wine is made with as little intervention as possible. Fermentation is generally done in concrete tanks and is spontaneous, without temperature control. There is no raking and no clarifying agents are used. Very light filtration is performed when needed, to preserve the integrity of wine production. The addition of sulphites is limited to what is strictly necessary. Maturations is slow and late. The vineyard produces an average of 13000 bottles per vintage across four wines.
Sàgona’s wines speak of the mountains, combining unmistakable, elegant Tuscan, flavours, with the rustic, peasant character of the area.
Producer | Sàgona
Region | Tuscany
Variety | Trebbiano Toscano
Alcohol | 12.5%
Trebbiano Toscano from 50-year-old vineyard planted at an altitude of about 300 meters in Val d'Ambra. After a slow and long maceration on the skins from about 2 months, the wine ages is concrete tanks. FonFon is named after the character of writer Jean-Claude Izzo, and just like him it proves to be reserved but welcoming and deep.
Producer | Sàgona
Region | Tuscany
Variety | Sangiovese
Alcohol | 13%
Sàgona’s rosato tribute to Jean-Claude Izzo’s Marseilles books. Made from Sangiovese grown at altitude and made with a short maceration in stainless steel. Citrus and red berry notes. Fresh, savoury, and irresistibly juicy, it’s perfect with seafood or Mediterranean meats.
Producer | Sàgona
Region | Tuscany
Variety | Sangiovese, Malvasia Nera, Ciliegiolo, Canaiolo, Colorino
Alcohol | 14%
From the wild hills of Pratomagno in Tuscany, this Sangiovese blend is bright, juicy, and full of mountain freshness. Fermented with native yeasts and aged in concrete. Vibrant red fruit, wild herbs, and a savoury edge make this a pure and energetic expression of Sàgona’s landscape.
Producer | Sàgona
Region | Tuscany
Variety | Sangiovese
Alcohol | 14%
The grapes come from the "mountain" vineyard located in a narrow valley facing south, at an altitude of 550m. Planted in the early 70s, these are the vines of Piero and Santi, the old farmers who preceded the Sàgona farm as today. Fermented in stainless steel, maceration on the skins for about 20 days. 18 months in used barriques and 12 months in the bottle. Black cherry, ripe fruit, spice, and a touch of leather and tobacco. Juicy and generous on the palate, it balances richness with freshness, carried by fine tannins and a youthful but defined structure.