The vineyards are located in our Estate of Caprino Veronese. Altitude between 250-400 metres a.s.l.
Grapes varieties Pinot Grigio 100%.
Vines from 15 to 20 years of age. Sun exposure south. Soil composition: morainic. Training system: Guyot. Vines density 7.000 cp/ha. Yield per ha: 9 tons. The entire estate is cultivated by organic viticulture. It is also certified for its respect of biodiversity according to “bio-diversit friendly” criteria.
The manual harvest starts in the beginning of September. After a carelul selection, the bunches are laid, one layer high, on boxes, to preserve them in perfect condition. They are immediately chilled at a cold temperature for 12/18 hours before to be pressed.
Vinification and Ageing
After a light cold maceration of 12 hours that takes place inside the press and in oxygen reduction, the grapes are gentle pressed. Then a natural decanting is followed for the next 24 hours and slow fermentation for 15/20 days. A part of the wine is fermented in barriques and a part in inert vessels. The wine here matures on its lees for 3/6 months with frequent batonnage until bottling.
Intense straw yellow, clear and consistent, introduces to a bouquet of ripe yellow stone fruit, such as apricot and peach. Pleasant sweet notes of delicate spices such as vanilla and cotton candy. The palat is dry and fresh, with an almond finish.
Versatile white wine with personality. It pairs with fish and crustacean dishes, egg-based recipes, pasta with meat sauce from the courtyard. Ideal also with meat, such as curry veal stew, chicken devilled style, duck breast.
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