This risk-rewarding wine is for bullish producers only. In fact in 2014 Grifi was not produced due to adverse climate conditions.
An incredible blend where Sangiovese's freshness perfectly merges with the Cabernet Sauvignon's backbone.
Another fine example of a great blend for aging.
2021 VINTAGE
Temperatures in early spring 2021 were higher than usual. However, no one would have expected a winter weather episode in April;
frost causes substantial damage affecting the yield but, fortunately, not the quality. A mild summer with generally cool temperatures
mitigated the lack of rainfall. The abundant water reserves stored in the soil during the winter allowed the grapes to ripen properly.
TASTING NOTES
The blending of two such different personalities as Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon come together to give this wine its unique
character. Dark ruby ??red in color with purple hues. The nose opens with hints of blueberries, blackberries and incense, moving
on to graphite and vanilla nuances. In the mouth it is dense, broad and complex with hints of plum and blueberry. It then evolves
into a balsamic and spicy explosion supported by good acidity. The lively tannin on the whole palate accompanies the savory and
persistent finish.
GRAPES
65% Cabernet Sauvignon,
35% Sangiovese
ALCOHOL
14.5%
PRODUCTION
58,448 bottles
FROM VINEYARD TO VINIFICATION
SOIL TYPE
Sedimentary soils of marine origin from the Pliocene (3-5 million years ago) with the
alternation of clay, loam and calcareous sand. The Cabernet Sauvignon grows on the same
type of soil, but richer in more recent river pebbles.
VINEYARD SPECIFICS
The grapes were selected from our best Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards.
HARVEST
15 - 30 September
VINIFICATION
Separate vinification for the two varieties in stainless steel vats using indigenous yeasts
selected from the estate's
pied de cuve
Alcoholic fermentation with maceration on the
skins lasted 25-30 days.
AGEING
At least 18 months in oak casks and barrique