Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita
25.00 €
Hills of the borough of San Gimignano – height 300 metres above sea level
Vernaccia di San Gimignano 100%
Pliocene origin, medium texture, widespread clayey soil partly loose with higher skeleton content
Spur-pruning – with 6-8 buds, density of 5.000 vines per hectare, yield no superior to 60 (quintal) grapes per hectare, green pruning, thinning and selection of grapes
Hand selection of slightly surmatured grapes and manual picking of them in small crates of 15/20Kg capacity, in order to preserve the integrity of the cluster until the transfer in the cellar. Before the pressing, the grapes get refrigerated at 4°C
Soft pressing of grapes and decanting of the must. Fermentation in French oak barrels of 2500L for about one month, to maintain the elegance and the nicety of the variety. Periodic bâtonnage are done to give wine structure and softness. Perfect for bottle ageing
At the end of the alcoholic fermentation period the wine remains in contact with its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for 12months. After bottling, the wine is refined for 3 months at least
Full straw yellow
Floral sensations, fruity and boisè well balanced
Good and balanced structure, persistent and elegant
10/12° C
Excellent with fish starters, shellfish, baked fish, white meat and delicate red meat
Mormoraia - Loc. Sant’Andrea 53037 - San Gimignano (Siena) - Italy - Tel +39 0577 940096 - P.IVA 00714370525
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