THE 2021 VINTAGE FROM A METEOROLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW
The 2021 vintage was dry and mild, characterized by a spring with generally less rain and temperatures in line with the historical data of the last 18 years, followed by a summer without temperature anomalies and essentially average rainfall.
Careful agronomic management of the vineyards, accompanied by rigorous grape selection, resulted in a Sangiovese with
high-quality characteristics and perfect ripeness.
The graph below shows daily details of maximum and minimum temperatures and rainfall between October 1, 2020 and
October 1, 2021. Below is a brief summary of the 2021 vintage, contextualized according to the different phenological stages of the vine.

The history of wine through the studies conducted by FoodMicroTeam, a spin-off of the University of Florence.
From dormancy to budbreak
The period under consideration was characterized by above-average temperatures
and an accumulation of rainfall, which mainly affected the month of
November 2021. Conversely, the months of January and February 2021 were
warmer and lacking in rainfall.
From budbreak to flowering
The above-average temperatures recorded between February and March
affected the budbreak period, bringing it forward to around
March 26th. April and especially May were months with
higher-than-average temperatures and with rainfall distributed over few rainy periods.
This influenced the timing of full flowering, which occurred around
May 22nd, earlier than usual.
From flowering to veraison
This period, which lasted approximately 67 days, saw a cool June with rainfall
concentrated in the first half of the month. This was followed by a
long dry period with essentially average temperatures. Full veraison occurred around July 28th, in line with historical data.
From veraison to harvest
August was slightly warmer and with significantly above-average rainfall,
but mainly concentrated in two days at the end of the month.
After that, temperatures gradually rose again, and there was
a substantial absence of rain in the days preceding the harvest.
Harvest operations began on September 15th and ended on September 20th,
indicating a marked homogeneity in the ripening of the grapes from the different vineyards.
At Case Basse, the vineyards, approximately 10 hectares of Sangiovese only, are planted in a complex ecosystem, made up of a wide variety of other plants, animals, and insects.
Agronomic management is based on maintaining maximum biodiversity, through a wise and balanced use of science, technology,
culture, and tradition.
Manual Canopy Management
As usual, green pruning began early, around the beginning of May. During
the subsequent phases, the long shoots were never
cut (topped) but rather placed over the plants, on special
frames so as not to alter the natural vigor of the vine. Furthermore, the utmost care was taken
first with regard to the inflorescences and then the bunches,
trying to reduce humidity buildup and promoting air circulation through several calibrated
removals of female shoots and basal
leaves.
Phytosanitary Management of the Vineyard
Since the first buds appeared, we
constantly monitored each vine to
best calibrate defense strategies, also
with the support of experts in the field.
The use of only copper and sulfur, exclusively in
the necessary quantities and with respect for the viticultural
ecosystem, cooperation with natural antagonists,
and extremely selective pest control methods for the
various vine pests, are the only tools
we have chosen to employ.
Care, moderation, attention, consistency.