Nose
elegant and refined, fruity notes of peach, apricot, pear, elderflower, kumquat, white flowers with fine spicy notes, jasmine, mimosa
Palate
deep fruit aromas of pineapple, banana, pear, tomato leaves, green bell pepper, citrus zest, harmonic and balanced, delicate salty minerality with a long lasting, creamy finish
Growing Conditions
altitude: over 400 m, mostly from 500 – 600 m
soil: gravelly to rocky, limestone and loam, rich in minerals.
age of the vines: 10 – 40 years
slope exposure: southeast 90 %, south 10 %
climate: extreme interplay between sunny days, influenced by the Mediterranean climate, and cool nights, marked by the cold downslope winds from the surrounding mountains.
Harvest
end of September until mid-October
Winemaking
At harvest, the grapes are delivered in small bins and immediately gently pressed.
The must ferments slowly at controlled temperatures (18-20°C) in wood barrels (30 – 40 hl), in which partial malolactic conversion occurs. The wine is clarified through natural sedimentation of particles.
Appearance
light golden
Food Pairing
ideal accompaniment to many tasty first courses, excellent with fish dishes and seasoned white meat or also with spicy pork with mushrooms.
