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WhiteGreco di TufoDOCG

Greco di Tufo da Contrada Marotta DOCG

by Villa Raiano · Campania, Italy

Appellation
Greco di TufoDOCG
Type
White
Grapes
Greco
Alcohol
13.5%
Sweetness
Dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Pale
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
10–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 l
Villa RaianoCampania, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in Contrada Marotta, in the town of Montefusco, at an altitude of 650 m, with an easterly exposure. Irpinia has a cool, wet climate, often with heavy winter snow. Wide day–night temperature differences in summer contribute clear acidity. The soils are predominantly volcanic, with limestone and clay, and impart generous mineral notes. Greco ripens late and has thick skins and large, compact bunches; retained moisture between the tightly packed berries makes the variety susceptible to mould.

Vinification

Maceration is followed by alcoholic fermentation using traditional methods.

Ageing

The wine rests in stainless-steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Well structured and complex, with clear acidity and generous mineral notes.