In Grandi Annate is only produced during the best vintages. The philosophy behind this wine is to highlight the best traits of Sangiovese from Tuscany. This wine is a keeper. Lay it down, wait and enjoy it later due to its fantastic ageing potential.
TASTING NOTES
Grandi Annate 2016 amazes for its freshness and enveloping notes of wild strawberry and liquorice. On the palate it is rich and luxurious, with a creamy vanilla aftertaste. A real ambassador for its habitat, it brings balance and elegance to a slight acidic start.
HARVEST
The grapes were picked from the 28th to the 29th of September.
VINIFICATION
The must from each vineyard was vinified separately and fermented with the use of indigenous yeasts. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration on the skins lasted up to 40 days, depending on each vineyard lot.
AGEING
18 months of which 85% in large oak casks (botti) and 15% in oak barrels (500 ltr). 50% of the barrels were new and 50% were of 2nd passage. The wine was bottled in December 2018.
ALCOHOL AND TOTAL PRODUCTION
13,5% - 12,659 bottles