Nose

intense aroma of bitter chocolate and cherries;

Palate

silky with soft nuances of French oak adding depth and complexity, good acidity, full-bodied and very persistent. Good aging potential.

Growing Conditions

2018 could be defined as "extreme" - from a meteorological point of view - because it was characterized by a snowy winter and a rainy March, conditions that allowed an excellent water supply for the vines. Due to cooler temperatures in early spring, new shoots on the vines appeared in mid-April, later than the previous year. However, the continuation of the season was marked by an almost summery climate, alternating with heavy rainfall, which ensured rapid phenological development of the vines- first inflorescences started blossoming at the end of May.
A hot June ended with a strong hailstorm, causing damage in some of our vineyards. Damage that our producers promptly repaired with great diligence and commitment. The months of July and August were characterized by a great heatwave without precipitation, interrupted by heavy rains in early September. As in 2017, the harvest began on 22 August. Overall, the vintage is satisfactory both in terms of quantity and quality of the wines produced.

Winemaking

must fermentation in stainless steel vats; controlled fermentation technique and must movement; malolactic fermentation and ageing in new barriques.

Appearance

garnet-red with violet hues;