Production Aera | In Parco del Vaglio, Locorotondo, Valle d'Itria, BA |
Land | Red earth, partially clayey & sandy ground with bole underlayers – originating from the decomposition of rich iron hydroxide limestone and limestone. |
Grape Variety | 100% Verdeca |
Age of Vines | 20 years old |
Cultivation System | Espalier, Guyot, with a per hectare density of 5,600 plants |
Per hectare production | 6-7 tons of grapes, with a yield of 60-65% wine |
Vinification | Grapes picked and temperatures reduced immediately to 8- 10°C, 12 hour micro-maceration, soft pressing, decantation statics and fermentation at controlled temperatures of 16-18°C |
Maturation | After fermentation, separation of crude sediment, leaving to mature on the final sediment for 3 months, after which it is stabilised and bottled. Bottle maturation for 30-40 days. |
Colour | Staw- yellow with flecks of green |
Fragrance | Fruit, elegant and persistent |
Taste | Dry, fresh, intense, typical of land of trulli |
As an accompaniment to | Risotto, fish based dishes, soft cheese and white meat. |
Alcohol | 12% - 12.5% Vol. |
Served at a temperature of | 12 – 14°C |
