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