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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
ALCOHOL: 15,5% by vol.
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 3000 bottles
BLEND : Tempranillo 100% (pre-phylloxera)
GROWING AREA: San Miniato, Tuscany
SURFACE AREA: 0,9 hectares
AGE OF VINES: Centuries Old Vines.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon.
HARVEST PERIOD: First ten days in September.
SOILS PROFILE: Base of sandstone, with considerable intrusion of Pliocene marine fossil formations, well integrated with abundant and compact white clay...
Vuosikerta 1997
Italian Vintage Report by Tb: In 1997, the entire Italian wine industry was rejuvenated by one of the greatest vintages of all time. The only negative aspect of the year was subzero night temperatures in April and May, which damaged exceptionally early buds and flowers. As a result, crop yield was lower than desired. Otherwise, the summer season was blessed with sunny and warm weather. Temperatures soared in August and September and the grapes...