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This wine is produced using Trebbiano-Malvasia Toscana grapes and a small percentage of Sauvignon Blanc. Harvesting takes place in the third and fourth week in September to ensure that the wine maintains a good freshness and acidity.

Oenologist: Fabio Signorini                                                                                                                        

Production area: The hills of Vinci in Central-Western Tuscany                                                      

Altitude: From 70 to 90 meters above sea level                                                                                                 

Grape variety: 70% Trebbiano-10% Malvasia-20% Sauvignon Blanc.                                             

Planting distance: 250×0.80                                                                                                                         

Vinification: After harvesting grapes are gently pressed to separate the must (white vinification). Once the must has been separated alcoholic fermentation starts at a controlled temperature between 20° and 22° C. Selected yeasts are then added.

Bottling: April-May                                                                                                                                          

Commercialization: end of May-beginning of June                                                                                                              

 

TASTING NOTES                                                                                                                                                        

Appearance: Straw yellow with golden glints, a good presence of legs which indicates a good persistence and alcoholic level.       

Aroma: A good intensity and persistence, floral and fruity (yellow peach, acacia flowers).             

Flavour: Dry, rather soft with good freshness and sapidity, a full-bodied, well-balanced wine.                         

Best served with: fish and shellfish (serve at a temperature of 8°-10°C)