CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The vintage was highly rated from the start, thanks to a cool spring and a mild autumn, with some rain at the end of the harvest. 

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.98 %
Extract 26.20 g/l
Acidity 6.17 g/l
pH 3.28
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

After a harsh winter, a March frost hit the lower-lying vineyards in basins and valleys, significantly reducing yields. Vines planted on the hillsides, however, were only mildly affected. The season then unfolded with a cool but dry spring, followed by a hot summer and a typical autumn—ideal conditions for optimal grape ripening. The result: wines with remarkable complexity and structure.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12,97 %
Extract 28,29 g/l
Acidity 6.53 g/l
pH 3.30
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 1975 vintage in Chianti Classico was shaped by an exceptionally hot and dry summer, which led to high sugar levels in the grapes. However, the drought also caused uneven ripening across the clusters, and rain during harvest made picking even more challenging. Despite these conditions, the best results came from cooler microzones and southern areas where the grapes were harvested earlier. Wines from this vintage stand out for their elevated alcohol content, deep color, rich concentration, and marked acidity.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.75%
Extract 27.72 g/l
Acidity 6.28 g/l
pH 3.27
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 1977 vintage was rated very good across the Chianti Classico region by the Consortium, thanks to wines with deep color, an average alcohol content of 12.8%, and well-balanced acidity. The growing season was particularly favorable: a rainy spring was followed by a hot, dry summer, with only a brief spell of rain in mid-September. Stable weather and high pressure returned soon after, allowing the grapes to fully ripen and leading to an ideal harvest around mid-October.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.85%
Extract 26.38 g/l
Acidity 6.33 g/l
pH 3.26
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 1981 vintage in Chianti Classico was shaped by variable weather, but overall the season was more favorable than in many other European wine regions. Summer brought mild temperatures with occasional humidity, but generally stable conditions allowed for healthy ripening of the grapes.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.98%
Extract 24.2 g/l
Acidity 6.05 g/l
pH 3.23
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Summer was cooler than usual, and September brought particularly unpredictable weather, with alternating periods of sun and rain. This resulted in a slightly delayed ripening compared to the average, which, while beneficial for the phenolic maturation of the Sangiovese, also required careful harvest management by the vineyard team.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 13,40 %
Extract 27.50 g/l
Acidity 5,94 g/l
pH 3.35
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 1988 vintage in Chianti Classico was characterized by a rainy spring, which caused issues during flowering and led to a reduced yield due to poor fruit set. Summer saw limited rainfall, while September and October were sunny, allowing the grapes to ripen well. These conditions resulted in a high-quality harvest, with some experts even considering the 1988 vintage superior to 1985 in Tuscany.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.8%
Extract 26 g/l
Acidity 5.69 g/l
pH 3.35
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 1990 vintage experienced ideal weather in spring and summer, with all the growth stages perfectly in sync. The significant temperature fluctuations between day and night before harvest helped enhance the aromatic profile. The harvest itself was exceptional, resulting in perfectly healthy grapes and a Sangiovese with incredible potential.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcool: 12,81%
Total Acidity: 6,02 g/l
pH: 3,35
Total Extract: 28,31 g/l
Volatile Acidity: 0,67 g/l
Malic Acid: 0.0 g/l

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Spring came late, followed by a summer with cool temperatures and plenty of rainfall. September's excellent weather allowed for high sugar levels and great concentration of key components. It was a noteworthy year, with slow development, and a successful conclusion to the season—especially for those who weren't in a hurry to harvest the grapes.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 13,30 %
Extract 27.80
Acidity 5,60
pH 3,40
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The winter months were consistently warmer than usual, with a mild end to the season. Spring was warm and fairly rainy. Summer stretched on, with high temperatures and drought until mid-September, when nighttime temperatures dropped. Heavy rains arrived in early October. The harvest started earlier than usual, kicking off around September 20th in many areas.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.29%
Extract 29.47 g/l
Acidity 5.6 g/l
pH 3.41
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
Bud break came earlier than usual due to an unusually mild winter. In mid-April, a sudden cold snap damaged the newly sprouted buds. While this didn’t affect the quality of the grapes, it did reduce the overall yield, which ended up being 10% lower than the previous year. The rest of the season was fairly typical, with high temperatures and good rainfall. Summer was very dry, with only a little rain and average temperatures in July and August. The September rains, which wrapped up by the end of the month, helped the grapes reach full maturity. The harvest began at the usual time, in the final days of September.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.31%
Extract 29.18 g/l
Acidity 5.34 g/l
pH 3.46
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The winter was cold with abundant snowfall. After a chilly April, May brought a heatwave, followed by an unusual drop in temperatures at the end of the month. Summer started with high temperatures, dry and humid conditions, lasting until August, when cooler-than-usual temperatures and heavy rainfall slowed the ripening process. In September, the combination of intense sunlight, warm days, and significant temperature fluctuations helped the grapes reach their full potential, setting the stage for a high-quality harvest.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 13,52%
Extract 28,33
Acidity 5,58
pH 3,34
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The 2015 vintage is considered excellent thanks to the impeccable quality of the grapes, which was the result of a steady climate. Winter was mild, with a few cold days and temperatures dipping below freezing. Spring was very mild, with moderate to warm temperatures that allowed for consistent bud break. The summer was excellent overall, with little rainfall and high temperatures in July and August, balanced by good temperature swings at night. Every phenological stage progressed perfectly. This vintage really brought out the best in Sangiovese, with exceptional concentration of extract, anthocyanins, polyphenols, and unique varietal aromas.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 14,70%
Extract 30,79
Acidity 6,07
pH 3,37
 

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
The spring rains built up valuable water reserves, perfect for handling a moderately warm summer with little rainfall. The cooler, more humid weather in the first half of the year slightly delayed the vine’s growth compared to recent years, resembling the great vintages of the 1980s. The summer was warm but steady, without heatwaves or heavy rain, followed by a September with beautiful weather and wide temperature fluctuations, which allowed the grapes to reach perfect phenolic ripeness.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 14,25%
Extract 29,06
Acidity 5,97
pH 3,30

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS
After a cool spring, a hot and long summer followed, with good temperature fluctuations between day and night (the minimum temperatures remained mild in both July and August), which helped the grapes reach optimal ripeness. There was also no water stress, thanks to the rains in June and September. All these factors combined to create another excellent Chianti Classico vintage, with great structure and perfect balance.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol 14.19%
Extract 31.26 g/l
Acidity 6.21 g/l
pH 3.31