Sette 2021
Vintage Notes
The rainy and quite mild winter facilitated the winter operations of pruning the vineyards. Spring arrived as always in late March, with warm temperatures, mitigated by late winter days. The vineyards had a uniform budding, in tune with the season, showing very early a rich production of deep green bunches and leaves. The hot, breezy Tuscan summer was interspersed with a few rains, most useful for the vineyards, which enjoyed the balance shown so far. September accompanied the ripening of the grapes to harvest with an excellent result, the Merlot expressing fruit and complexity at its best.
Technical Features
Name of the Wine: Sette
Classification: Igt Toscana Rosso
Production Zone: Central Tuscany
Varieties: Seven vineyards of Merlot from which we selected three of them: Nocetta I, Cipressi, Sorbaccio
Exposure: Nord-sud
Average Age the Vines: 15-20 years
Altitude: 250/300 m asl
Trellis: Spurred cordon
Spacing of Rows: 6.666
Soil characteristics: Rich in clay and sand
Production per Hectare: 4,5 tons
Alcohol percentage: 15%
Suggested Serving Temperature: 18°
Vinification
Vinification: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats for 24 days
Aging: In small barrels for 18 months
Bottle aging prior to release: More than one year
Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense ruby red with purplish reflection
Bouquet: Small red fruits, blackberry, plum, together with toasted elements
Palate: Structured, persistent, with smooth and elegant tannins