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Cretum Bianco Toscana IGT

by Tenuta Chigi Saracini · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationToscanaIGT
TypeWhite
GrapesVariety changes by vintage. Latest published vintage (2024): Vermentino.
VineyardCastelnuovo Berardenga, Siena
LineCretum
Vintages2023, 2024
Tenuta Chigi SaraciniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards are located at Castelnuovo Berardenga in the province of Siena, at 300–320 m. Yield is 7,000–8,000 kg/ha.

Grapes

The variety changes by vintage. The latest published vintage, 2024, is Vermentino.

Vinification

The must is extracted by gentle pressing and ferments for more than 20 days at a low, controlled temperature of 14–16°C. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is racked and kept on its fine lees until bottling.

Ageing

Approximately four months in stainless steel.

Technical data

Alcohol: 13% vol. Available format: 0.75 l bottle.

Tasting profile

Bright straw yellow with golden highlights and good visual consistency. Acacia and lemon blossom aromas mingle with tropical fruit and yellow peach, followed by citrus-peel notes. The palate is rounded and satisfying, finishing with freshness and persistence.

Vintage notes

The grape selection changed from Chardonnay and Viognier in 2023 to Vermentino in the latest published vintage, 2024.