2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT Ridge Vineyards After 3-4 days of maceration

After 3-4 days of maceration

in order to preserve the soil's moisture

GRAPE VARIETY Schioppettino

with all growth stages performed as per given schedule (budbreak on the second week of April

2017 Querciabella Palafreno Toscana IGT Ridge Vineyards After 3-4 days of macerationMade from 100% Merlot The 2017 vintage is one of the driest on records. The scarcity of rain, a cold winter, and a long, hot summer limited bunches and berries development, but also kept disease pressure low. Thanks to near perfect autumn conditions, we harvested healthy grapes with vibrant profiles and depth. The high skin to juice ratio of the berries and ripe tannins made it a fine start for elegant wines of tension and structure. Harvest start