Sangiovese

We have had the worse summer of weather that we have ever seen at Orchidea, and as a result the red grapes have really struggled to ripen.

The Sangiovese were being very badly attacked by wasps, so on the 8th October they were picked at only just over 20 Brix.  Total amount picked of 60 Kgs,.

The Montepulciano are still at around 20 Brix and these will be picked in the next day or two.

Very strange that the Brix could be so low for Sangiovese already into October.

The grapes were crushed, and left to soak on the skins for 48 hours, then gently pressed to make around 35 litres of juice.