VIGNA TRAGUGNANO

Classification

Orvieto dry D.O.C. (Controlled Origin Denomination).

Grapes

Procanico 40%, Verdello 30%, Grechetto 30%.

Vineyard

The vineyard "Tragugnano" extends for 13 hectares, facing south at an altitude of about 160/180 meters. Clay soil of medium consistency. The vineyard includes all the Orvieto wine grape varietys.

Vinification

Soft pressing, preventive static purification of must by lowering temperature; deliberately slow fermentation of clean must under controlled temperature. .

Maturation

In stainless steel containers, on fine lees, until end March.

Refining

In bottle for two months in cave.

Longevity

A notably complex wine which benefits from several years ageing.

Colour

Pale yellow with natural gold highlights.

Aroma

Initial sweet, warm fragrance of wild mustard flower and vanilla; maturity reveals stronger scents such as mint, sage, thyme and certain resins.

Flavour

Dry but rounded, mellow, complex and persistent.

Serving temperature

8° - 10° C.

Suggested accompaniments:

Tragugnano has a distinct personality, the mellow taste blending well and enhancing flavours. Suitable as an aperitif and goes well with local regional dishes: croutons of tomato and basil, fresh "pecorino" and mozzarella cheeded.

Standard analysis

Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.90 g/l, dry extract 18.91 g/l