Castello di Meleto – Borgaio Vermentino Tuscany White I.G.T. – Avvenice

Varietal: 100% Vermentino

Vineyard: Meleto and S.Piero, between 360 and 420 meters above sea level

Year Vineyard planted: 2010

Vines per hectare: 5.000

Yield per hectare: tons

Training method: guyot

Vinification: Grapes are handpicked in small containers in order to reduce skin breakage. After being gently destemmed and softly pressed, free run juice is chilled and left on the skin for few hours. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 17°C. During the fermentation, a small part of the wine undergoes a brief aging in second or third use barriques.

Aging: Four months in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting notes: Yellow with greenish hues, hints of citrus, fresh and slightly tangy. Good persistence combined with a pleasant, mineral finish.