Nose
Fruity aroma of melon and ripe apples.
Palate
Velvety, soft and mild acid structure.
Growing Conditions
Various vineyards in Appiano (420-500m)
Exposure: Southeast, southwest
Soil: Limestone gravel and moraine debris
Training System: Guyot
Harvest
Mid to end of september; harvest and selection of grapes by hand.
Winemaking
The majority (70%) is fermented in stainless-steel tanks, with the remainder (30%) in oak barrels, followed by malolactic fermentation. The two wines are combined in February.
Appearance
Straw yellow with glints of green.
Food Pairing
Delightful as an aperitif or on its own; also lovely as an accompaniment to
freshwater fish such as tartar of smoked trout as well as to asparagus.