Sancaba

Sancaba Bianco comes from the Grechetto Vineyard planted in 2018-2019, on Galestro (flaky calcareous clay) and sandstone soils at 650m of altitude. The hand-picked harvest took place on 7-11 September. The grapes were gently pressed and only the first run juice used. Vinification occured in steel vats at controlled temperature of 12°C with indigenous yeasts for about two weeks. The élevage took place in a 20HL cement tank for 6 months, with frequent stirring of the lees, while a small part was raised in a 2.25HL oak barrique. The blended wine was then clarified and filtered before the final bottling

A deceptive, two-faced vintage, with a cool and damp spring and early summer, followed by a scorching and dry August, which required careful monitoring of the grapes’ ripening process. The abundant spring rains continued into early July, although less intensely than in 2023, requiring careful phytosanitary management albeit in a less complicated manner with respect to the previous year and resulting in an overall optimal control of grape health. The mild and cool weather trend was abruptly interrupted in August, with temperatures peaking at 37-40°C, causing a sudden acceleration in the ripening of the grapes, which had until then progressed slowly and steadily. The unexpected and excessive heat in August overturned expectations of a cool and delicate vintage, resulting in wines with a more robust, fully ripe profile and intense fruity aromas