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Classification

Grechetto di Civitella D’Agliano I.G.T. (Typical Geographic Indication).

Grapes

Grechetto 100%.

Vineyard

The majority of grapes come from the vineyards "Umbrico", planted in 1968, and "Mecone" dating to 1988, using only the estate's oldest, specially
selected Grechetto vines. The low altitude exposes the vines to the early morning autumn mists rising from Lake Alviano (formed by the Tiber river); these mists generate "noble rot" (botrytis cinerea), which confers a unique quality to the wine.

Vinification

The grapes remain on the vine until mid- October, when they are covered by "noble rot" and lie on straw mats until pressing, between Christmas and New Year. Fermentation is in stainless steel containers at controlled temperature. After fermentation and first racking, the wine matures in oak barrels for about twelve months.

Maturation

In oak barrels

Refining

In bottle for at least six months.

Longevity

Ageing is of great benefit for this sweet wine.

Colour

Crystal clear, golden with amber highlights.

Aroma

Very intense, persistent, delicate and pervasive.

Flavour

Mature, creamy, harmonious with undertones of honey.

Serving temperature

8° - 10° C.

Suggested accompaniments:

Known as "Meditation Wine", perfect with medium or well cured "maremmano" sheep cheese ideally served with a drop of honey: "foie gras", hard confectionery, apple tarts or fresh berries.

Standard analysis

Alcohol 13.5%, acidity 5.70 g/l, residual sugar 118 g/l