VECCHIE SCUOLE

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Location: 2,7 hectares, all cultivated in guyot, located on the volcanic slopes of the Monte Calvarina, Brenton village, at 420 m above s/l.

Average vine age: 15 years

Vines per hectare: 5.000

Production: 6/7.000 Lt/Ha

Bottles: 15.000

Harvest: Starting end of August. The grapes are handpicked, transported and processed the same day.

Fermentation and maturation: In stainless steel vats.

At first glance: Yellow with greenish reflections.

On the nose: Fresh, with floral hints of jasmine, sambuco, hawthorn, wild mint and spicy sensations of white pepper, sage and fresh nettle. Frank, with citrus fruit notes, apricot and peach.

On the palate: Rich with exotic and lime hints. Tasty and persistent. Mineral.

Accompaniments: Perfect with seasonal cuisine rich in vegetal elements. Ideal with asparagus and field herbs served in risottos. Excellent with spinach and ricotta flan.

Service temperature: 12°C

Ageing potential: 30 months