Prima Pietra

The grapes are gathered by hand and placed in aerated 15 kg boxes, it usually takes place around end of September. With cooler climate and day/night temperature range lead to a slower and more even ripening of the grapes, developing refined aromas in the wine. Each varietal ferments separately for 20 days in stainless steel vats at 28°C. We use native yeast to preserve the aromas in the wine. At the end of the fermentation stage, the wine begins its refinement in French oak casks for 18 months. For the first months each varietal is aged individually, afterwards the Prima Pietra blend is crafted by the winemaker and refinement continues for a further 8 months.