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Viinin Kuvailu
The Story
ORIGIN
Made with grapes from Cabreo Estate vineyards located in the hills of Greve in Chianti at an altitude of 300 meters a.s.l.
GRAPES
Sangiovese: 70%.
Cabernet Sauvignon: 30%.
Vineyard density: 3000-5000 plants per hectare.
Yield per hectare: an average of 7 tons of grapes.
Yield of grapes into wine: approximately 65%.
VINIFICATION AND MATURATION
Grape harvest: Sangiovese in the first half of October, Cabernet Sauvignon i...
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...