Pizzini 2022 Pietra Rossa Sangio

VINTAGE 2022
Every vintage has its challenges, and the odds were certainly stacked against us this year. The cool temperatures and incessant rain kept us on our toes,
however, there is always a silver lining. The cool vintage delivered us near optimal ripening conditions with daily temperatures above 15 degrees Celsius
before 9 am and not rising above 30 degrees until late afternoon. These conditions were perfect for maximum flavor and color development and as a
result the wines we have made this vintage, both reds and whites, are of exceptional quality.

VINIFICATION
The Sangiovese grapes are machine-picked and then fermented with a yeast called BM45, made famous in Tuscany for making great Brunello wines. The
ferment temperatures reach and are maintained at, 30°C. A hotter fermentation extracts maximum color, flavor, and tannin from the fruit. This heat
also helps soften the tannins in the wine through the polymerization process. Once the wine finishes alcoholic fermentation, the best free-run wine is
drained and allowed to settle for a day before being transferred to barrels for malic acid fermentation and barrel aging for 14 months. The wine is then
blended, fined, and bottled.

MATURATION
Oak: 100% Trancais ranging from 225-5000L
Oak age: All old oak Oak toasting: 100% medium
Filtration: Cross-flow

THE WINE
The wine is brick red with a cherry hue. There are initial notes of sweet mixed berry and red cherry on the nose which lead to spicy and earthy
characters as the wine opens. The palate is rich and seductive with plums, cherries, hints of leather, and the soft earthy notes we look for in this wine. The
balance of fresh fruit and soft acidity, blended with savory tannins, give this wine both drink now and aging capabilities.

FINAL ANALYSIS
Final alcohol: 14.0% Alc/Vol Final acid: 5.68 g/L
Final PH: 3.55 Bottled: June 2023
Release: July 2023