About this wine
Vineyard and terroir
The wine comes from 5 ha of vineyards in the Assisi DOP zone, within the districts of Assisi and Spello. The vines grow at approximately 400 m above sea level and have an average age of around 15 years. The generally shallow, medium-textured red soil is rich in calcium carbonate and contains abundant skeletal material formed through the dissolution of Monte Subasio limestone.
Grapes
100% Grechetto. The grapes are harvested in early September and transferred immediately to the winery.
Vinification
After destemming, the must remains in contact with the skins for approximately six hours at low temperature. Gentle pressing follows. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at no more than 16°C.
Ageing
The wine matures for several months in bottle before release.
Technical data
- Alcohol: 13% vol.
- Total acidity: 5.60 g/L
- Dry extract: 19.70 g/L
- Yield: 8.5 tonnes/ha
- Winemaker: Riccardo Cotarella
Tasting profile
Intense straw yellow. The delicate aromatic profile recalls jasmine, white peach and Golden apple. The palate is warm and smooth, finishing with a subtle mineral note.
Serving and pairing
Serve at 14–16°C.
Label / history
The Assisi DOC was established in 1997, affirming the area's viticultural vocation after it had initially been known for extra-virgin olive-oil production. Grechetto is presented as one of Umbria's few indigenous grape varieties and has long been cultivated for structured wines. Sportoletti has produced a varietal Grechetto since the winery's foundation.
