O.T.
It may sound weird but making wine is not that
different from taking a picture. I’ve grown up
among images, and I’ve always been fascinated
about the similarity that exists between these
two forms of art.
Oliviero Toscani says about photography:
“Taking pictures is not about considering reality
as an object, but making reality become an object.
It is about putting dimensions back together: relief,
movement, emotion, idea, meaning and desire
to make everything real”
Wine is about concentrating all in one bottle:
vintage, nature, light, wind and experiences.
We aim to find a balance among vines, tastes,
smells, tannins and acidity. It is a matter of mixing
a good amount of sensitivity and rigor in addition
to a healthy kick of craziness.
Everything matches. In taking pictures one can tell
reality through sight. In making wine, one can tell
reality through taste. Both arts are surprising
and captivating.
For this wine we use Syrah and Cabernet Franc
grapes from well defined lots of the vineyard
on draining and iron soils.
The grapes are meticulously picked and selected
by hand before they undergo fermentation
in controlled temperature steel tanks. Aging occurs
for 12 months in Slavonia oak barrels and eventually
rest for about 36 months in bottles.
Grapes: Syrah, Cabernet franc
Appellation: IGT Toscana Rosso
Vineyard: Monteromboli
Harvest: middle of September and October
Fermentation: controlled temperature steel tanks
Maceration: approximately 20 days
Aging: 12 months into Slavonia oak barrels followed
by 36 in bottle
Closure: pure cork