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Albizzia Toscana IGT wine — Frescobaldi winery — Dionysus
WhiteToscanaIGT

Albizzia Toscana IGT

by Frescobaldi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeWhite
GrapesChardonnay
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for3 years
Bottled in0.75 l
FrescobaldiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The selected fruit comes from 60 hectares of vineyards in central Tuscany. The plots have varied exposures and soil types, with planting densities of 2,500–5,500 vines per hectare. The vines are Guyot-trained.

Grapes

The Chardonnay grapes are selected.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in September. Fermentation lasts 10 days in stainless-steel tanks at 16 °C. Malolactic fermentation is prevented.

Ageing

The wine rests in stainless-steel tanks for three months.

Label / history

Albizzia belongs to “The classics.The modern” range. Its label features the Frescobaldi family coat of arms, created by Ghirlandaio in the 15th century, representing the meeting of tradition and innovation.