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Tuscan dogs love Sangiovese! |
After the whites, we started selecting the bunches of Sangiovese and Syrah for Ceppaiano Rosé. Our choice is based on size, exposure to the sun and level of maturation, with a preference for bunches which are a bit behind in maturation in order to keep down the alcohol level. The rosé is made in an interesting way: you begin a red wine wine-making process, with fermentation on the skins, and after just 24 hours you move to white wine making, the must is separated from the skins and is held at a maximum temperature of 15 degrees in order to preserve the aromas of flowers and fresh fruit.
CABERNET and MERLOT GRAPES in BURCHINO, POGGIO AL CASONE and CEPPAIANO coastal ESTATES
The fermentation of the Merlot and Cabernet grapes, picked in our coastal estates on the first decade of September.
For a number of years we have not been using dried yeasts, preferring a natural fermentation. This procedure requires maximum attention in order to check the regular and complete transformation of the sugars into alcohol. We carry out simple but effective practices in the winery: aeration of the must, temperature control in the vat and other activities which enable a good alcoholic fermentation to take place, even in a year like this when the sugar level is very high.
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Early morning harvest |
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Andrea preparing barrels for fermentation |
Piergiorgio Castellani