Particular attention is paid to the direction in which our vines are planted.
In fact, they are all facing south, ensuring maximum exposure to the sun throughout
the day.
As for the type of pruning, the family has chosen two types: Cordon and Guyot.
Their application depends on the chosen variety and yield of each vine. These
applications determine the amount of grapes produced and consequently, the quality
of the end product. In addition, these pruning systems help prevent an excessive
removal of branches from the main trunk and therefore promote a higher concentration
of substances necessary for the proper ripening of the grapes.
Harvesting is done by hand and takes place between mid-September and mid-October.
Once harvested the grapes are pressed in special machines. The obtained
product is then transferred into stainless steel tanks and maintained at a controlled
temperature.
At this point, alcoholic fermentation begins (and lasts from 12 to 15 days), promoted
by the presence of yeast. Following this, the fermented juice is filtered to separate
the liquid from the skins, which up to now have contributed to the natural alcoholic
fermentation.
The skins are not wasted and get reused in a distillation process for the production
of grappa.
The filtered wine remains in steel tanks for 20-30 days more, where the second
fermentation takes place, the so-called malolactic fermentation.
In January, the wine is transferred to the maturing cellar, where it will rest
in French oak barriques and large barrel. The period of ageing in wood varies
from a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 24 months, depending on the type of wine.
Once ageing is finished, the wine is bottled and left to settle.
For further information please contact:
vino@vicchiomaggio.it
