Descripción
Wine category:
Protected Geographical Indication.
Colour:
White.
Vine varieties:
50% Malvasia Bianca, 50% Sauvignon Blanc.
Vines per ha:
4000.
Production area:
San Marzano, Salento, Puglia. The area is about 100 meters above sea level and benefits from great diurnal temperature variations. The soft soil layer is quite thin and has a fine texture.
Harvest period:
Second and third week of August.
Vinification:
Cryomaceration in the pressing machine for 6-8 hours followed by soft pressing of the grapes, cold static decantation and alcoholic fermentation at 11°C.
Ageing:
In stainless steel tanks.
Ageing potential:
A wine that preserves its organoleptic characteristics for 2 years.
Tasting notes:
Straw yellow colour with green reflections; broom floral notes and a hint of citrus and tropical fruits on the nose.
Lively in acidity, fresh and mineral.
Best served with:
Excellent with starters and fish soup, fresh cheese and pasta with light sauces.
Serving temperature:
About 12°C.