In the mid-1970s, while the debate around whether or not international vines could be legitimately grown in central Tuscany was raging, Fabrizio Bianchi decided to plant Cabernet Sauvignon in the Il Mulino vineyard. The first harvest was produced in 1982, resulting in a wine that serves as a unique expression of the local area. Its name is inspired by the famous saying “Nemo propheta in patria” – no man is a prophet in his own land – a fitting description of the winery’s cutting-edge and pioneering spirit in those days.
Designation
I.G.T. Toscana Rosso
First year of production
1982
Grape varieties
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Training system
Spurred cordon
Vinification
In temperature-controlled truncated conical steel vats with emptying system (Délestage) and pumping over for about 20/22 days.
Maturazione o invecchiamento
In new French oak barriques for about 18 months
Ageing
Two years of bottle aging
Climate trend
2013 was cooler than the previous vintages of 2012 and 2011. Good rain during winter and spring created a good reserve of water and allowed for the vine’s late flowering. July started with high temperatures and the development of vegetation was rebalanced. In August and September average seasonal temperatures brought the grapes to perfect maturation for harvest. During the month of September very good temperature fluctuations between day and night helped the development of a rich bouquet. The harvested grapes were of excellent quality, healthy and rich in aromatic substances and ideal polyphenols.