2024 Petits Sancaba Pinot Noir

Tasting notes:

Petit Sancaba is the second wine of the estate, made with grapes from the youngest pinot noir vineyard planted in 2019 and with second pick grapes from the remaining vineyards. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts in steel vats, with 25% whole cluster grapes, without punch downs and only light pump overs aimed at keeping extraction at a minimum. The quick elevage of about 6 months took place in a cement vat. The result is a wine with low 13.0% abv, pale color, freshness, pronounced fruitiness, dynamic sip and great aromatic intensity, offering immediate enjoyment

Producer description:

Sancaba was created in 2011 by Carlo Franchetti, the cousin of Andrea Franchetti who is famous for creating world renown Tenuta di Trinoro. Located near the town of San Casciano dei Bagni, this small vineyard is planted with Pinot Noir which is unusual for Tuscany. The first vinification took place a year later. It was entirely homemade and showed great potential. Carlo follows Andrea’s approach to winemaking, which is characterised by very low yields to create wines rich in flavours.