About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
Petit Manseng grows on the gentle hills surrounding Cornaiano in a selected vineyard at approximately 450 metres above sea level. The dry, medium-rich morainal soil consists of sand and gravel. Yield is 18 hl/ha.
Grapes
100% Petit Manseng.
Vinification
The fully ripe grapes are harvested shortly before the beginning of winter. They undergo 24 hours of cold maceration and are then fed into the press by hand and pressed gently. After the must settles naturally, the clear juice ferments for several months at a controlled temperature of approximately 16°C. Bottling takes place one year after the harvest.
Technical data
2024 vintage: 10.5% alcohol, 9 g/L total acidity, 195 g/L residual sugar and 55.5 g/L dry extract.
Tasting profile
A concentrated, intense, golden-coloured passito. Aromas encompass tropical fruit, including mango, pineapple and lychee, alongside dried fruit, caramel and spices such as ginger, cinnamon and cloves. The opulent, full palate combines freshness, liveliness and elegance, with cleansing acidity balancing the sweetness and carrying the wine into a long finish.
Serving and pairing
Serve lightly chilled at 10°C. Pair with foie gras, desserts and blue-veined cheeses. Cellaring potential is 5–10 years.
Label / history
The name Canthus comes from a Rhaetian word meaning “hill,” referring to the gentle hills around Cornaiano where its grapes grow.
