Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The vineyards occupy a south-facing hillside at 450–500 metres above sea level. Vines are trained to Guyot, range from 5 to 25 years old and yield 40 hl/ha. Clayey marl lies over primary rock that includes porphyry and granite. The wine is certified organic under IT BIO 013.
Grapes
Gewürztraminer.
Vinification
The relatively late-picked grapes are destemmed and cold-macerated for eight hours. Pressing is followed by natural clarification of the must and a slow fermentation at a controlled 18 °C.
Ageing
The wine matures for ten months in stainless-steel tanks on its fine lees, followed by filtration and bottling.
Technical data
Alcohol: 14.5%. Acidity: 6 g/L. Residual sugar: 6.5 g/L.
Tasting profile
Light golden yellow. The intense bouquet brings together rose petals, lychee, cloves, cinnamon and sage. The palate is clear and full-bodied, leading to a long finish rich in tropical-fruit character.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 8–10 °C. Pair with langoustines, lobster, blue cheese or Asian dishes. Ageing potential is 6–8 years.
