Hannibal 2020

A thought-provokingly unique blend. Dried violet, iron oxide and earthy forest growth accent a firm and well defined tannin. Focussed and meaty textures leaves a lasting impression of effortless weight. Reserved, yet boasting fine intensity and exciting length, hints at rewarding potential lying in wait. Drink from 2023 through 2033.

Spring 2019 saw ideal weather conditions during flower and fruit set, heightening expectations for the upcoming vintage. However, our hopes were soon challenged by the atypical and unstable weather presented early in the New Year. Fortunately, dry conditions set in as soon as harvest commenced, with the crop remaining healthy.

Celebrating the 20th edition, marks a significant milestone for this eccentric blend, as the numbers of loyal followers continue to grow. Hand harvesting of naturally lowyielding, mature vineyards extend over six weeks. Following alcoholic fermentation in tank, individual components are barrelled down for a lengthy, secondary malo-lactic fermentation; with Sangiovese taking up to nine months to complete. The final blend was assembled after a year of small barrel maturation (17% new) and bottled in July 2021.

After fermentation the young wines were transferred to traditional French oak barrels where secondary fermentation was completed.