Wine Information
Vinification
The harvest was on September 18 for Merlot and September 26 for Sangiovese. Fermentation occurred regularly at temperatures between 30 and 33°C. (86-91°F.). The wine was constantly pumped over the cap throughout fermentation and maceration, which lasted 26 days, somewhat less than the average period. The processes assured extraction of polyphenols of excellent quality that were powerful yet elegant. The wine were drained off, mal...