Description
The 2020 vintage was characterized by a mild winter, which led to an exceptionally early bud break. However, several nights in March recorded sub-zero temperatures, slowing down vine growth and resulting in lower yields. Spring brought an alternation of sunny and rainy days, while summer, with moderately high temperatures, allowed for vegetative recovery, leading the grapes to full ripeness. Thanks to the reduced yields, the quality of the grapes was excellent, both in terms of health and tannin maturity.
Taste
An expansive, generous palate displays a rich mouthfeel, developing into a lengthy finale marked by fruit liqueur.
Food Matching
Pairs perfectly with a wide range of meats, particularly game and boar, and with aged pecorino cheese.
Vinification
20-day maceration at 28-30°C, and malolactic fermentation in steel.
Aging
Maturation for 36 months in 500 liter French oak barrels and in 60 hl Slavonian oak, followed by a further 12 months in the bottle.