About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The grapes come from 2 ha of vineyards at 350 m a.s.l., with an eastern exposure and clay-sandy soils. Planting density is 4,500 vines per hectare. Harvesting is performed by hand into crates.
Grapes
90% Chardonnay and 10% Roussanne. Poliziano stopped planting white varieties in 1990, subsequently resumed work with Chardonnay and Roussanne clones, and created Ambrae as a new white-wine label.
Vinification
Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a controlled temperature of approximately 20°C, with selected yeasts.
Ageing
The wine matures for 6 months in stainless steel and a further 3 months in bottle. Oak is not used.
Technical data
IGT Toscana Bianco. First produced in 1993. Average production is 7,000 bottles.
Tasting profile
Conceived as a youthful, fresh white, with depth associated with the Poliziano terroir.
Label / history
Ambrae emerged after the estate resumed the production of Chardonnay and Roussanne following a period without new white-grape plantings.