Sangiovese 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 25%, Merlot 15%
Sangiovese is grown on a calcareous clay soil, commonly known as Alberese. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot are planted on the loamy soils close to the Arbia river valley.
Grapes were harvested from from September 20 to October 1st, 2021.
After racking, all three grapes are fermented in steel tanks for two weeks.
Ageing takes place over 8-9 months in tonneaux of second and third passage.
Altitude: 280-480 m a.s.l. |Density: 5.500/6.600 plants/ha
Exposure: South, south-ovest/south, south-east |Training: spurred cordon and guyot
The weather conditions were quite unusual on vintage 2021. Despite the frost of last April, the drought suffered in the summer months and the early ripening of the grapes, the wines yield healthy grapes and the quality is excellent.
Alcohol: 14% Vol. |Total Acidity: 5,29 g/l
pH: 3,42 |Non-Reducing Extract: 28,67 g/l
Total Polyphenols (in Gallic acid ): 2589 mg/l