Tipe
White Wine
TSoil and method of cultivation
Area and Location of vineyards: Tollo, Ortona
Type of grapes: Passerina 100%
Altitude (above sea level) : 200 metri
Soil type: sandy but fresh and slightly calcareous
Exposition to sun: north-east
Age of vines: 20 years
Density of cultivation: vines/hectare 1.600 vines canopy style and 4000 vines in rows
Yield of product per hectare: 120 q
Method of cultivation: spurred cordon style
Harvest period: mid October
Vinification
Type and time of maceration of the skins: soft pressing, cold maceration of crushed grapes to 5/8°C. Fermentation of the clear must at temperature controlled
Temperature of fermentation: 15/16°C
Malolactic Fermentation: no
Refinement: four months on the lees in cement tanks
Physical and chemical characteristics
Alcohol degree: 13% vol
Total dry extract: 24 gr/l
Total acidity: 6,4
Ph: 3,38
Residual sugar: 2,8 gr/l
Description
Colour: straw yellow with greenish
reflections
Fragrance: fruity with hints of peach, apricot and grapefruit. Mineral with floral notes
Taste: good structure with a long finish
Serving suggestions
Temperature: 12°C