Classification:
Toscana IGT
Blend:
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet
Franc
Climate:
The winter of 2013 and the previous autumn were
characterized by above-average rainfall, with
temperatures that were not particularly cold, with the exception
of one week in February, which also saw heavy and abundant snowfall.
Spring began with similar weather conditions to
previous periods, which led to a slight
delay in budbreak and the subsequent
flowering and fruit set phases, although these occurred
regularly. May and June were cool
and rainy, resulting in a strong vegetative growth of the plants.
July and August were dry and warm, but without
ever reaching extreme temperatures; The vines therefore
continued their activity, making up for some of the delay
accumulated at the beginning of the season. Climatically,
September and the first half of October,
the harvest period, were ideal; in addition to
still warm daily temperatures, there were significant
day-night temperature variations that allowed the
varieties to fully ripen. Harvesting operations began in the last week of
September, with a general delay compared to
previous years; the excellent weather conditions
enhanced the quality of the Cabernet Franc, harvested between
September 28th and 30th, while the Sangiovese was
harvested in the first week of October. Finally, between
October 7th and 16th,
with absolutely ideal weather conditions for the
quality of the fruit, the
Cabernet Sauvignon grapes arrived in the cellar.