Vintage description
Temperatures above average in spring resulted in early budding and a prolonged period of high temperatures in May accelerated flowering. Thanks to careful vineyard management and occasional showers, the vines survived the summer characterized by stages of extreme heat without stress. The harvest began almost two weeks earlier than usual and, thanks to ideal weather conditions, the grapes reached an exceptional degree of quality. The red wines of the 2022 vintage are superb, as they could reach perfect ripeness and develop complex fruit notes. The flavor is full, with expressive aromas. The white wines, on the other hand, are characterised by notes of refined fruit and balanced acidity.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- grapes: Pinot Noir
- yield: 35 hl/hectare
- altitude: 400 – 600 m
- slope exposure: west 80 %, southwest 20 %
- harvest: beginning – end of October
- soil: sandy loam
- age of vines: 15 – 25 years
- climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and the cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains..
- bottles produced: ca. 12,300, 250 magnum bottles and a few other large formats
Winemaking
At harvest, the grapes are delivered in small bins and gently destemmed and crushed. After 3 to 5 days of cold maceration (15% whole grapes), fermentation takes place slowly at controlled temperatures (26°C) in large oak casks with repeated punch-downs of the must to bring forth the typical aromas of the grape variety.
MATURATION
After aging in French barrels for 12 months and another 6 months in concrete vats, the wine is kept in the bottle for at least 6 months prior to commercial release.
