Questo vino
Vineyard and terroir
The Trebbiano is grown in the estate's own vineyards in Emilia-Romagna. Fattoria Zerbina's 28 hectares lie across the varied low hills of the Tuscan-Romagnol Apennines, where the soils differ from place to place. The first vineyards were planted by Vincenzo Geminiani on the hills of Marzeno. The estate has used the Alberello training method since 1990: the vines are tied to tall stakes in a particular way so that sunlight reaches the whole vine. This supports photosynthesis and makes the plants easier to tend and the grapes easier to harvest. The estate plans to convert all its vineyards to this system.
Vinification
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed at the winery. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
Serving and pairing
Serve chilled.
Label / history
Fattoria Zerbina was founded in 1966 by Vincenzo Geminiani. In 1987 management passed to his granddaughter, Cristina Geminiani, who at first had help from the oenologist Vittorio Fiore. Cristina Geminiani studied oenology and agriculture at the University of Milan. She founded the public organization "Invitation to Romagna", which brings together producers from Emilia-Romagna. The estate grows Sangiovese (80%), Trebbiano, Albano, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Sauvignon. For Sangiovese, Cristina Geminiani studied clones from Tuscany and Romagna and chose the local Sangiovese di Romagna clone.
