Vineyard:The entire year was characterized by little rainfall. The winter was rather cold and dry, and spring was mild and not very rainy, though there were some cold spells between April and May. Most of the summer was marked by high temperatures and a lack of precipitation, accompanied by hot winds until the end of August. From September to mid-October, there were cool temperatures with a good day/night temperature swing, along with some very localized rainfall, which allowed the plants to mature in an optimal manner. Production was below average but was characterized by very healthy grapes. Despite the hot and dry trend, the grapes were harvested during the usual period, the second ten days of October, and optimum technological maturation was possible thanks to the characteristics of the Sagrantino variety.

Cellar:Standard fermentation. High alcohol content. Overall, an excellent year for later varieties such as Sagrantino. The very healthy and tough skins permitted long maceration. Good balance in the wines and soft tannins, yielding wines that now tend to be ready, as opposed to the previous vintage.