Dry white wine
VINEYARD
– Geographical position: Alba (CN).
– Area of vines: Ha 0.80.00
– Year of planting: 1989
– Exposure and altitude: West, 210 m above sea level.
– Soil composition: Chalky marl of Tortonian origin.
– Training system: Low guyot on hills with good slope.
– Yield per Hectare: 60 Hl/Ha
VINIFICATION
– Alcohol content: 12,5 -13%
– Total acidity: 5,5 – 5,6 g/l
– Grape variety: Chardonnay.
– Vinification: Selection of the first flower must (60% of the overall must) is followed by fermentation at a controlled temperature of 17 – 18 °C. After fermentation, the new wine is allowed to rest on the lees for three months.
– Ageing potential: 3 years.
THE ORGANOLEPTIC PROFILE
– Colour: Straw yellow.
– Nose: “Endowed with a truly superior aroma and softness: banana and flowers are clearly and intensely perceived.” Luca Maroni’s GUIDA DEI VINI ITALIANI (“Guide to Italian wines”)
– Palate: Fruity, with notes of exotic fruit, ripe apple and green peppercorn.
– Serving temperature: 8-12 °C / 46 – 54 °F
– Serving suggestion: Complements pasta and rice with fish sauces as fish, antipasti and fresh cheeses.