OUR VINTAGES

In the spellbinding world of winemaking, each year brings a new story to tell, a new symphony of flavours to enjoy and a new adventure to savour. Vintages, those precious markers of time in the world of wine, capture the essence of the changing nature of climate and terroir, creating infinite diversity in every bottle.

The vintage of a wine refers to the year in which the grapes used to produce that particular wine were harvested. However, this simple number has a much deeper meaning. Each vintage is a complex work of art, influenced by climatic conditions, seasonal variations and the unique characteristics of the vineyard. The grapes, like sponges in their environment, react to every nuance of sun, rain, wind and soil, and these reactions are reflected magnificently in the final wine.

The story of a vintage begins when the buds awaken in spring, marking the start of a cycle of growth that will culminate in the harvest in late summer or early autumn. The summer season is crucial, as it determines the quality and ripeness of the grapes. A hot summer can speed up the process and produce rich, powerful grapes, while a cooler summer can prolong ripening and produce more delicate, elegant wines.

Once the grapes have been harvested, the painstaking work in the cellar begins. The grapes are transformed into wine using specific methods of fermentation, maturation and ageing. Each decision taken by the winemaker at this stage influences the final character of the wine, bringing out the particularities of the vintage. Some vintages can be enjoyed very early, revealing fresh fruit and exuberant aromas, while others require ageing to allow their flavours to mellow and develop gracefully.

Exceptional vintages become sought-after gems, taste memories frozen in time. Collectors and wine lovers embark on quests to unearth these hidden treasures, while the winemakers themselves feel immense pride in capturing the uniqueness of each season in their creations.