Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

Vigna Isca is located in the Isca area of Lapio. Its south-west-facing hillside vineyards lie at 400 m above sea level on clay-and-limestone soils. The vines are trained on an espalier with Guyot pruning, at a density of 3,500 plants per hectare. Yield is 60 quintals per hectare, approximately 1.7 kg per vine.

Grapes

100% Fiano di Avellino.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested manually during the first ten days of October at full ripeness. Following gentle pressing, the must ferments partly in stainless-steel tanks and partly in French durmast oak barriques.

Ageing

Maturation takes place partly in stainless steel and partly in wood, followed by refinement in bottle.

Technical data

Alcohol: 14%. Acidity: 6.2–6.5 g/L.

Tasting profile

Golden yellow in colour. Floral and fruity aromas are joined by aromatic herbs and sweet spices. The palate is complex, balancing softness with acidity.