VERMENTINO

DOC RIVIERA LIGURE DI PONENTE - VERMENTINO

Origin:                   
Vineyards in Diano Castello
and Diano Arentino (IM).
Mixed varieties:                                
100% Vermentino
Year:                                  
2006
Climate trend:           
Regular season trend.
Rigorous thinning out of bunches.
Vinification:                        
Totally white (soft pressing). The must is separaterd from the skins through decantation, under cold temperature conditions. Fermentation takes place under controlled temperature.

Analytical data:                         
Spirit 13,5 % - Total Acidity 5,40 g/l
Maturation:                         
5/6 months in the producer's stainless steel vats in contact with thin dregs.
At least a one-month refiniment in bottle.
Duration:                                  
2/3 years (though it is preferably tasted in its first year).
Appearance:                      
Brilliant, straw-coloured with golden tints.
Bouquet:
Elegant, wide. Flowery (broom, rosemary) and fruity flavours.
Tasting note:                 
Pleasant, full-bodied, without harshness, intense. Rather long, suitably alcoholic.
Serving suggestions:                         
Mainly fish-based meal and shellfish, also raw shellfish