LATOUR A CIVITELLA

Classification

Grechetto di Civitella d'Agliano I.G.T. (Typical Geographic Indication).

Grapes

Grechetto 100%

Vineyard

The best grape of five grechetto vineyards concurred to the assemblage of this wine. "Poggio della costa" grapestock clone, planted in different parcels, provides the greater grape percentage.

Vinification

Soft pressing, preventive purification of must at low temperature, fermentation in 225 liters oak casks in old "tufo" caves.

Maturation

After fermentation the wine remains in cask for 9 months.

Refining

Six months in bottle prior to marketing.

Longevity

Because of the rich blend of wooden wine, ageing refines its characteristics.

Colour

Rich gold.

Aroma

The varietal features and the wood produce a combination of vanilla and fruit.

Flavour

The subtle woody flavours, without compromising the individual aroma of the grape, develop a fresh fruitiness and a a mellow, balanced consistency that defines its strong personality.

Serving temperature

10° - 12° C.

Suggested accompaniments:

Strong, savoury, dishes.

Standard analysis

Alcohol 14%, acidity 5.30 g/l, dry extract 19.5 g/l