VINTAGE

After a very regular 2016, 2017 showed extreme peaks due to rainfall and temperatures.
A cold January with sub-zero temperatures left room for a rainy February, followed by a sunny
March as usual. The budding took place at the turn of the end of April the first days of May,
which presented fresh and rainy days, which caused a slowdown in the vegetative development.
The flowering took place between the last days of May and the first days of June. A dry summer but
with good temperature ranges allowed the plants not to suffer excessively from the summer heat and
the rains recorded in the early days of September allowed the bunches to reach excellent ripeness.
Vermentino was harvested in the first week of September, Merlot and Syrah in half while Cabernet
Sauvignon at the end of the month. The wines of this vintage are characterized by great power and
concentration with mordibi and silky tannins.

The 2014 detail has given way to 2015, a year that has had a very regular course.
A winter with some rain, some particularly hot days in January, a February with temperatures
close to zero have left the space to a mild March. The vineyards sprouted the first days of April.
Spring, characterized by mild and sunny weather, has favored a regular development of the branches with
a beautiful flowering at the end of May. From mid-June the temperatures have gradually increased,
reaching for the period July mid-August values ​​constantly above 30 °. The particularly torrid conditions
made us fear for an early harvest, but since late August rains have plentifully caused a sudden
lowering of temperatures, favoring maturation. This cool and sunny climate has allowed us to have a
perfect ripeness with excellent sugar and good acidity. The wines are rich, generous, with intense
aromatic profiles but with great freshness.

The cool winter 2012 was followed by a mild and rainy winter 2013, which caused a delay of about 15 days in the development of plants that will characterize the whole year. A cool spring was followed by a warm and sunny summer, which allowed a good growth of the grapes. The initial delay has proved beneficial because in August were reached temperatures around 35 degrees. The part of the terminal maturation has taken place in September a sunny month but fresh. The wines are fresh with delicate aromas, deep rich colors.

After a rainy 2010, we had a warm and dry 2011. Fortunately the spring and summer was good with a light rainy August. September was sunny with ideal conditions for harvesting.

The 2009 season was characterized by a winter and the beginning of a fresh and rainy spring. After a dry May, June was rainy but without consecuences on the vegetative growth and flowering. The summer was hot and, dry, with temperatures often above 35 °C, little excursion of temperature between night and day. The wines are powerful and structured.

A mild winter has marked the 2007 season which was followed by a spring with little rain. A rainy June was followed by a sunny and mild summer. A cool September allowed a perfect ripeness, giving us fresh and long-lived wines.

The 2005 vintage is the daughter of a mild winter which resulted in an early budding where a sunny April was followed which resulted in a slight advance even for flowering. The plants, after a cool and rainy May, occurred at the beginning of Summer with a great vigor and in perfect balance. July and August was sunny with temperatures in the norm favored an excellent development of the bunch, giving us balanced and structured screws.

The year 2003 was diametrically opposed to the 2002: a sweltering heat with little rain. The autumn 2002 and winter 2003 recorded heavy rains that have enabled us to establish important water reserves, fundamental for the season that is being prepared. A cold winter has caused a slight delay in budding and flowering, while the fruit set occurred slightly ahead due to a May heat and little rain. The lack of rain (only 70 mm between May and September) and particularly high temperatures with highs of 35 degrees in August have given us very structured wines with notes of jam and ripe fruit.

After a very regular 2016, 2017 showed extreme peaks due to rainfall and temperatures.
A cold January with sub-zero temperatures left room for a rainy February, followed by a
sunny March as usual. The budding took place at the turn of the end of April the first days of May,
which presented fresh and rainy days, which caused a slowdown in the vegetative development.
The flowering took place between the last days of May and the first days of June. A dry summer but
with good temperature ranges allowed the plants not to suffer excessively from the summer heat and
the rains recorded in the early days of September allowed the bunches to reach excellent ripeness.
Vermentino was harvested in the first week of September, Merlot and Syrah in half while Cabernet Sauvignon
at the end of the month. The wines of this vintage are characterized by great power and concentration with
mordibi and silky tannins.

A warm January and a rainy February opened the curtain on the 2016 vintage. A sunny March with temperatures close to 20 ° favored a regular bud bursting that began the first days of April. The temperatures were abruptly lowered the first days of May,
followed by some heavy rains. This led to a slowdown in vegetative development, with a flowering that took place the first days
of June. The rains of May, which was followed by a summer with temperatures never above 30 ° and high temperature ranges,
have given us optimal conditions for maturation. The harvest took place in the mid-September period for Vermentino,
Merlot and Syrah. Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on October 4th. Wines with delicate floral scents, excellent structure
and freshness and with silky tannins are the result of this 2016

The 2014 detail has given way to 2015, a year that has had a very regular course.
A winter with some rain, some particularly hot days in January, a February with temperatures
close to zero have left the space to a mild March. The vineyards sprouted the first days of April.
Spring, characterized by mild and sunny weather, has favored a regular development of the branches
with a beautiful flowering at the end of May. From mid-June the temperatures have gradually increased,
reaching for the period July mid-August values ​​constantly above 30 °. The particularly torrid conditions
made us fear for an early harvest, but since late August rains have plentifully caused a sudden lowering
of temperatures, favoring maturation. This cool and sunny climate has allowed us to have a perfect ripeness
with excellent sugar and good acidity. The wines are rich, generous, with intense aromatic profiles but
with great freshness.

The year 2014 will remain in the memory as one of the most unique in Tuscany, characterized by a mild winter, heavy rainy, which favored an early budding followed by a dry spring which allowed a regular flowering. Summer was characterized by abundant rains, cloudy days that have not favored the ripening of the grapes, finally, like 2010, we chose to make only our Vermentino Colli e mare.

The cool winter 2012 was followed by a mild and rainy winter 2013, which caused a delay of about 15 days in the development of plants that will characterize the whole year. A cool spring was followed by a warm and sunny summer, which allowed a good growth of the grapes. The initial delay has proved beneficial because in August were reached temperatures around 35 degrees. The part of the terminal maturation has taken place in September a sunny month but fresh. The wines are fresh with delicate aromas, deep rich colors.

The 2012 was characterized by cold and rainy moments alterned with hot days. The winter was cold and dry which was followed by a rainy May. The summer was hot and sunny, favoring a regular maturation. A cool September gave us a wonderful mash of brilliant ruby color, fresh flavours with a good structure.

After a rainy 2010, we had a warm and dry 2011. Fortunately the spring and summer was good with a light rainy August. September was sunny with ideal conditions for harvesting.

2010 will go down in history as one of the wettest years in Versilia. The climatic conditions experienced in Versilia led us to decide not to produce Vis Vitae but only Colli e Mare.

The 2009 season was characterized by a winter and the beginning of a fresh and rainy spring. After a dry May, June was rainy but without consecuences on the vegetative growth and flowering. The summer was hot and, dry, with temperatures often above 35 °C, little excursion of temperature between night and day. The wines are powerful and structured.

2008 started with a warm winter that resulted in an early budding. The spring was rainy, favoring a slowdown in the growth of plants. The summer was hot with little rain, a cool September marked the end of the ripening of the grapes, making aromatic freshness and finesse.

A mild winter has marked the 2007 season which was followed by a spring with little rain. A rainy June was followed by a sunny and mild summer. A cool September allowed a perfect ripeness, giving us fresh and long-lived wines.

2006 was characterized by a cold and rainy winter and a warm spring, with a slight delay in flowering. A dry summer, not so hot, favored a good growth in clusters, which was followed by an excellent September which ensured a healthy grapes rich in aromas.

The 2005 vintage is the daughter of a mild winter which resulted in an early budding where a sunny April was followed which resulted in a slight advance even for flowering. The plants, after a cool and rainy May, occurred at the beginning of Summer with a great vigor and in perfect balance. July and August was sunny with temperatures in the norm favored an excellent development of the bunch, giving us balanced and structured screws.

After two very difficult years, finally we have 2004! An excellent year with a favorable climate that has characterized all seasons. A cool, rainy winter, a sunny spring favored a slow awakening of plants. The summer was mild with an August which set us moderate temperatures, which favored the maturation of the polyphenolic components of the grapes. The wines are fresh, rich, deep and complex with good structure and a large bouquet.

The year 2003 was diametrically opposed to the 2002: a sweltering heat with little rain. The autumn 2002 and winter 2003 recorded heavy rains that have enabled us to establish important water reserves, fundamental for the season that is being prepared. A cold winter has caused a slight delay in budding and flowering, while the fruit set occurred slightly ahead due to a May heat and little rain. The lack of rain (only 70 mm between May and September) and particularly high temperatures with highs of 35 degrees in August have given us very structured wines with notes of jam and ripe fruit.

The year 2002 can be divided into two phases: from January to August and from August to October. A cold winter has given way to a spring dominated by high heat which caused a long flowering. A warm summer has favored a good fruit set. Since early August abundant rains had delayed the harvest, giving us very fresh and fruity wines.