Nose
Pleasant aroma of meadow flowers, typical for the variety, reminiscent of exotic fruits.
Palate
Slightly tangy, well structured as well as full bodied with a long-lasting finish.
Growing Conditions
- Elevation of vineyards: 210 to 400 m.a.s.l.
- Hillside vineyards in Kurtatsch/Cortaccia - chalk gravel moraine soil
- valley floor locations near Margreid - sandy alluvial soil
Harvest
The grapes are harvested by hand.
Winemaking
Temperature-controlled fermentation at 68 °F (20 °C) for 10 days in concrete vats is followed by a four-month aging of the assemblage on the fine lees prior to bottling.
Aging
- 10 days fermentation
- 4 months concrete vats
Appearance
Pale yellow with its resplendent green reflexes.
Food Pairing
Fish, seafood, white meat, risotto, cheese dumplings.