VARIETY: 100% MINUTOLO
VINEYARD LOCATION: Casale Mindelli, Ostuni, 300 m above sea level
AGE OF VINES: 10 years
TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot-trained espalier
PLANTING DENSITY: 5,000 vines per hectare
SOIL TYPE: clay-loam with a high content of calcium carbonate, iron oxides and hydroxides, and aluminium
YIELD PER HECTARE: 80 quintals per hectare
HARVEST PERIOD: second half of August, first half of September
HARVEST METHOD: staggered, depending on the ripeness of the bunches
VINIFICATION: soft pressing with nitrogen flushing, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel at 15°C.
MATURATION: on fine lees in stainless steel for 5 months with weekly stirring
AGEING: At least 2 months in bottle
DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS: Straw yellow with greenish highlights. Aromatic and intense, with floral notes of white flowers and fruity notes such as peach and citrus. Fresh, savoury and quite smooth; its acidity makes it lively and pleasant, with a persistent finish featuring floral and citrus notes. PAIRINGS: Light starters, fish or seafood dishes, but also traditional fresh cheeses.
Serving temperature: 8–10°C