Organic White Wines
Erbaceo
Velvety and Fruity, Slightly Dry, Firm Tanning . Serve at cellar temperature (48-45 F).
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Location of Vineyard:
Apulia region of Italy in the city of Castellaneta in the hills of Murgia, on the Bellopiede Estate - Selection of Vineyard:
Chardonnay (45%), Trebbiano (30%), Malvasia Bianca (20%), Moscato Giallo (4%) - Oenologist:
Valentino Di Benedetto - Agronomist:
Franco Ventricelli - Soil:
Clay, Silt, & Limestone - Orientation:
Southeast - Altitude:
280-320 M - Vine Training:
Two wires trellis using cane pruning - Climate:
Typical Mediterranean Climate, with concentrated precipitation in autumn –winter. Rainfall averages 560mm a year. - Production:
28,000 Bottles per year (approximate) - Organic Certification:
AIAB-Associazione Italian per L’Agricoltura Biologica (Aut # 17915/GL 775 of 12-31-1992. Italian Ministry of Agriculture-M.A.F.) - Vinification:
Grapes are harvested by hand and crushed in fermenters. After crushing the resulting free juice is chilled at 10C - Fermentation:
In stainless Steal Tanks at 18C - Aging:
In barriques with wine remains in contrast with yeast, for 6-8 months - Wine Characteristics:
Color: Straw Yellow w/light greenish tone
Bouquet: Deep and Floral
Taste: Velvety and Fruity, Slightly Dry, Firm Tanning - Serving Temperature:
Serve at cellar temperature (48-45 F)
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