Merk: Vini d'annata

Vineyard Conterni, Merli, Vignane

Technical datas
Like 1994, a cold and wet vintage through the summer, but the quality of the vintage was saved by vastly improved weather conditions from late August forwards. The grapes that were salvaged after early-season hail through careful berry-by-berry selection ripened quite fully and the winery was able to harvest a mature crop in October. Quantity was quite decreased from the normal yields.

Harvest
October 8-20

Vinification
Each vineyard was vinified separately. After destemming and light crushing, must is "sealed" with CO2 for gentle warm maceration of approximately a day. Alcoholic fermentation begins about 24-36 hours later from native wild yeasts only.

Maceration: Gentle maceration in upright open-top steel tanks for the first 7-10 days of the alcoholic fermentation
Malo-lactic Fermentation: Immediately after alcoholic fermentation in French oak casks with a capacity of 500l.
Alcoholic Fermentation: 28-30 days.

Aging: 24 months in French oak tonneaux of 500l, followed by 18 months in bottle.

Blending: Summer 1997

Bottling date: 11 September 1998

Cantina Tasting Notes

May 2011: The 1995 is now in its prime drinking window and shows excellent tarry, raspberry, cherry and oak aromas, with flavors of red fruits and tarry mushrooms. In the mouth, the excellent freshness so characteristic of the 1995 vintage is balanced with silky tannins and dried fruits. Hints of field herbs and truffle with the moderate finish. Drinking beautifully now; excellent with subtle slow-roasted meats.

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