Mediterra
Mediterra
Toscana I.G.T.
Syrah 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
As its name suggests, this red wine is characterised by aromas of the Mediterranean scrub and the enticing scent of sea salt. Mediterra is a wine with great personality that expresses the intensity of the whole, intact fruit, kissed by sun and sea.
Climate Trend
The 2006 vintage is one of the most important in Bolgheri. The weather throughout the seasons was very even and there was a warm and sunny spring after a rather harsh and rainy winter. However, a delay in the vine’s budding was not averted by the warm spring. The vegetative development proceeded regularly, guaranteeing the formation of proper leaf coverage during the flowering period, which was slightly delayed in comparison to the average. The bud set was good, thanks to minimal rainfall in June and July, while the absence of water in August did not jeopardise optimal veraison. Fortunately, temperatures were never exceptionally high, which allowed for the conservation of water reserves which were necessary for optimal aromatic development and productive potential. The phenological phases followed one another with consistency during the summer. The harvest began towards the end of September and the grapes were perfectly healthy, well-concentrated, and had excellent aromatic maturation.
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grape varieties
Syrah 40%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%
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vineyard location
Le Sondraie vineyard and Valle di Cerbaia vineyard
harvest
Started on September 5th with Merlot grapes, followed by Syrah and ended with Cabernet Sauvignon on September 25th
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capacities
375ml • 750 ml • 1,5 L • 3 L
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vinification
De-stemming and then soft pressing of the grapes
ageing
Partly in steel and 8 months in second passage French oak barriques
fermentation
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks
malolactic fermentation
In temperature controlled stainless steel tanks