The wine has deep ruby color with very light garnet reflections. The nose offers intensity and concentration. It expresses notes of dark spices, mixed citrus fruits and refreshing herbaceous aromas with a touch of leather. On the palate the wine shows freshness, tangy notes of red cherry, wild strawberry, star anise, as well as hints of rosemary and sweet spices. The wine is persistent and aromatic on the finish, with energy on the palate. It is a splendid Le Due Porte with silky, soft and elegant tannins, combined to a fresh acidity, which make the wine already enjoyable, but at the same time ideal for long aging.

2020 was a quite hot growing season but not as dry as 2019 or 2021. The vintage was distinguished by a quite cold winter, with minimum temperatures dropping below zero in February and March, along with a few rainfalls that established water reserves for the growing season. At the end of March there were some snowfalls when germination took place. The late frost took its toll on the vines, resulting in lower than usual budding. Temperatures started rising at the end of May, when flowering throughout early June without further anomalies, followed by an extended period of hot and dry conditions into the summer. The high average temperatures of July caused some apprehension heat burn damage. However, good management of the canopy allowed us to adequately protect the grape bunches and prevent additional damages. The water reserves accumulated during the winter months were fundamental to keep the vines healthy through this period. The desired rain finally arrived in August, bringing with it dangerous thunderstorms and hail, with some small additional loss of grapes but lowering temperatures for the ones remaining. September was characterized by significant day-night temperature difference favoring the synthesis of the noble components inside and outside the berries. We had patience to wait until our grapes reached a perfect balance before harvesting the first week of October. Although the challenges throughout the season resulted in a much reduced yield, the limited wines produced reflect both the special characteristics of our high-altitude and the determination of the grapes to make it to the bottle!