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 climatic course of 1988 had a similar evolution to 1985.
Harvest
The grapes ripened perfectly. The vegetation was luxuriant and the production of grapes showed a good sugar content and a noticeable degree of roundness of the tannins. The easy polymerization together with a richness of extractive substances showed the value of the structure and the gustative profile of the wine.
Winemaking
The perfume and its complexity were evident from the beginning of vinification. The grapes were very healthy and had a noticeably thick skin rich in polyphenolic substances and glucose which gave the must a character of singular taste and colour.
Aging
The wine was aged in barriques for 22 months, and then it was bottled.
