Vintage Notes
Fruit arrived with larger yields this year, which was surprising because of low rainfall amounts during the spring and very mild weather throughout the growing season. The happy result was deliciously flavored and well-balanced Sangiovese grapes. Sangiovese is a varietal that enjoys the heat, but requires shade on intense summer days. The east-facing slope where these grapes come from has early morning sun exposure, yet relief from the afternoon sun. This protects the grape clusters from becoming over-ripe and losing their vibrant acidity.

Winemakers Notes
The hand-harvested grapes are hand-sorted at the winery and then gravity fed into tanks for 48 hours of cold soaking. The juice is then drained to another stainless steel tank for fermenting at 74 degrees. This chilly fermentation is slow, thereby preserving the bright, delicate floral and berry fruit nuances of this wine.