Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards have an ideal exposure, which allowed high-quality fruit to reach full ripeness in 2017 despite the difficult growing season.
Vinification
Spontaneous fermentation with natural yeasts and maceration took place for at least three weeks in truncated cone-shaped stainless-steel tanks under strict temperature control. Malolactic fermentation was carried out in barriques.
Ageing
The wine matured for around 18 months in barriques and tonneaux, followed by 12 months in bottle.
Vintage notes
The character of Cavalli varies with each vintage because the weather strongly influences grape ripening. In Tuscany, 2017 brought severe April frosts, followed by intense summer heat and drought. Temperatures remained above 40 °C for several days, earning the summer the nickname “Lucifer.” Frost and drought sharply reduced yields, but the surviving grapes produced rich, full-flavoured wines.
