Growing Conditions
***Soil***:
The vineyards are planted on plots of land with different and composite morphological characteristics, as well as with a strong presence of limestone. These areas are also rich in rocks and rather rich in clay and are located at an altitude between 100 and 300 meters above sea level, facing West - South/West.
***Vine Training***:
Cordon spur system
***Planting Density***:
Between 3.600 to 5.500 vine stocks/Ha.
***Climate***:
The climate in 1990 was rather odd. The winter was mild and dry, while the summer was very hot and ventilated. The grapes were perfectly ripe with a noticeable thick skin rich in poliphenolic substances and glucose which gave the must a character of singular taste and colour. The tannin concentration at harvest time was exuberant and the must was rich in extractive substances with very good acidity.
Harvest
The quantity of grapes, that matured early, was 20% less than the previous year.
Winemaking
The vinification lasted two weeks since the extraction was abundant due to the richness of the skins. The alcoholic fermentation took place at 28° - 30°C.
Aging
The wine was transferred in barriques at the end of november where it stayed for 10% longer than other vintages. Bottling only happened after a delicate fining was carried out.
