Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards are in Cinigiano, on porous clay-limestone soils that provide good drainage for the vine roots.
Vinification
After harvest, the grapes ferment in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature, followed by around 15 days of maceration at 30 °C.
Ageing
The wine ages for 15–16 months in 500 L French oak barrels.
Vintage notes
The 2014 growing season in Tuscany began with a mild, wet winter and a cool spring. A brief warm period created good conditions for budbreak and fruit set, but subsequent poor weather reduced yields. Heavy rain and hail caused particular damage in July and August, before a warm, sunny September helped save the vintage. Although yields were lower than expected, the remaining grapes were of sufficient quality to produce excellent wines.
