IL VIGNONE IGT TOSCANA
GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot 60% – Cabernet S. 30% – Petit Verdot 10%
ALTIMETRY: 450 m slm
TYPES OF SOIL: Sandy, silty clay
GROWTH SYSTEM: Spurred Cordon
PLANT DENSITY: 5’000 Plants Per Ha
AGE OF VINEYARD: 12 Years
YIELD PER HA: 50 q
HARVEST: Manual harvest in boxes followed by selection of the bunches on a first sorting table and selection of the berries after destemming. Separated harvest for the 3 varieties;
VINIFICATION: Destemming, partial crushing, placing in separated stainless steal tanks for fermentation at a low controlled temperature and maceration for about 18 days.
AGING: In tonneaux and barrique 12 months followed by at least 6 months in cement once the blend has been made. Minimum 6 months stay in bottle
BOTTLES PRODUCED: 15’000 Aging Capacity: Over than 15 years