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2016

The winter had average temperature, low rainfall and almost no snow, a trend that continued into Spring, without any criticality. Summer began with a rainy June, though the rainfall didn’t hinder the grapes ripening, but then continued with sunny and airy days until Autumn, when there was some light rains during the second half of October, at the end of the harvest. The grapes harvested feature an outstanding aroma complexity, elegant tannins and excellent natural acidity, characteristics that since the beginning gave rise to the perception of an extremely high-quality vintage.

2017

After starting with a January with average temperatures, February and March featured high temperatures and low rainfall, a condition that perdured until mid-April, when there was an abrupt lowering of temperatures that lasted until May. The summer had above-average temperatures and very low rainfall. A cool and rainy beginning of September averted the risk of the grapes to end ripening too quickly. The scarce rains determined smaller, lighter berries, but it also dramatically reduced plant diseases like downy mildew and oidium. The wines produced have a hefty tannic structure, good acidity, fine and long aromatic persistence, with significant elegance and minerality.

2018

After a rather warm beginning, with rainfalls and light snowfalls that balanced out the previous water deficit, between February and March there was a lowering in temperatures, with snow and temperatures not over 15 °. April was normal, while the end of spring was rather rainy. The built-up humidity allowed the vineyards to sustain the summer temperatures, that started lowering down only at the end of August. Sangiovese grapes were in a good phytosanitary state. The average berry weight was medium-high and the wines produced are characterised by high elegance and finesse, not wery full-bodied but with well-balanced tannins, well-represented primary aromas and a neat nose.

2019

The beginning of the year was marked by above-average temperatures and moderate rainfall, while spring proved cooler. The summer months featured average temperatures and little precipitation. The month of August recorded no precipitation. Thanks to the previously accumulated water reserves and temperatures that did not reach excessively high peaks, the leaf system remained almost intact and efficient. All this allowed a slow and homogeneous ripening of the grapes, optimal for obtaining perfect phenolic and technological maturity. Rainy events during the first week of September allowed, in addition to postponing the timing of the harvest, a containment of the alcohol content of the grapes. the Sangiovese grapes presented themselves in optimal phytosanitary state. The wines produced presented characteristics of elegance and finesse, with balanced tannins, well-defined aromas and distinct primary aromas.

2020

After a relatively dry January and February, March was quite cold, with rainy and snowy events. After starting with below-average temperatures, spring was fairly warm, with average precipitation levels. June was quite rainy compared to the seasonal average, but the weather conditions allowed for regular grape development and harmonious berry growth. In contrast, July was predominantly dry. In August there were significant downpours, while temperatures remained within average. September's temperature changes between day and night favoured the synthesis of noble substances both in and out of the grapes. The significant rainfall led to a rather late harvest, resulting in grapes with a perfect balance between technological and phenolic ripeness, along with an important aromatic component.

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