Montepolli 2023

• South-west exposure at 360 m; clay-limestone subsoil.
• 6,200 vines per hectare, trained to spur-pruned cordon.
• Certified organic and practicing biodynamic.
• Cover crops, summer mulch, kaolin and chamomile help manage heat stress.

• Three sorting levels prioritize rockier, balanced parcels and small, open bunches.
• Hand sorted; 10% whole bunch, with remaining berries kept whole and uncrushed.
• Average fermentation temperature: 24 C.
• Maceration: 14 days Petit Verdot, 21 Merlot, 22 Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc.

A wet spring and early summer brought mildew pressure. Moderate summer temperatures and warm days with cool nights in late season supported freshness. Harvested October 1, 2023.

A structured Tuscan blend built from Merlot's breadth, Petit Verdot's intensity and the precision of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Restrained extraction and mixed-vessel aging favor definition over heaviness.

• Four-variety blend from a small, organically farmed site.
• Low yield and rigorous parcel/bunch selection.
• Tonneaux bring shape; breathable concrete restores clarity and integration.