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WhiteControguerraDOC

Costalupo Controguerra DOC

by Illuminati · Abruzzo, Italy

AppellationControguerraDOC
TypeWhite
GrapesTrebbiano Abruzzese, Chardonnay, Passerina
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessDry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyLight-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Keeps for3–4 years
Bottled in0.75 l
IlluminatiAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes are selected from vineyards in the commune of Controguerra at an altitude of 270 m. Northern Abruzzo lies between the Adriatic Sea and the Apennines. The winery’s vineyards have soils of clay, sand and siliceous rock.

Vinification

Chardonnay is usually harvested in late August or early September; the other grapes are picked at the end of September. After sorting, the fruit is destemmed and gently pressed. The must ferments in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18–20 °C.

Ageing

The wine rests briefly in stainless steel.

Tasting profile

Fresh in character.