Il Grigio in Pincis Vin Santo del Chianti Classico DOC 2011 - San Felice

Mild and rainy end of winter and spring anticipated by 10 days with temperatures above the seasonal averages. The rains at the end of May and beginning of June were excellent, guaranteeing a good water reserve for the plants. The hot summer months led to the ripening of the grapes in perfect conditions guaranteeing an excellent harvest in terms of quality and with quantities reduced by about 10% compared to previous years.

VINEYARD LOCATION Vignone vineyard in the San Felice estates (Castelnuovo Berardenga, Siena)

SOIL CHARACTERISTICS Medium-textured and rich in texture. Prevalence of clays of calcareous-marl origin, coming from the disintegration of Alberese and Galestro and resting on rocks. Small extensions also on alluvial soils rich in sand and silt.

TRAINING SYSTEM Spurred cordon

GRAPES Tuscan Trebbiano 100%

HARVEST October 20th

VINIFICATION AND AGING The grapes are harvested and left to dry on racks called "straws" and pressed in December or January. The must ferments and ages for 7/8 years in small French oak barrels. Aging in bottle for 12 months

NUMBER OF BOTTLES PRODUCED 1,300