Vermentino Bolgheri D.O.C.

Harvest: first week of september
Grape type: 100 % vermentino

 

Vineyard and soil characteristics

Area: 1 ha
Exposition: north-south
Soil: from muddy clay with structure to medium consistency
Growing style: cordon
Plant density: 6250 plants/ha
Yield per hectare: 70 q.li
Yield per plant: 1,2 kg

 

Vinification

Manually harvested, criomaceration, smooth pressature.
Fermentation with controlled temperature in steel wine vats for about 15 days.
Aging sur lie for 3 months.
Elevage in bottle for 3 months.

 

Wine characteristics

Colour: straw coloured yellow with green reflections
Aroma: fruity, floreal with light balsamic notes, intense, persistent
Flavour: well balanced, mineral with a long aftertaste
Alcohol content: 13.5 %
Temperature of serve: 10°c