Country:
Italy
Region:
Sardinia
Appellation:
Colli del Limbara Bianco IGT
Fermentation & Ageing:
Fermented in stainless steel, aged 18 months in tonneaux
Other Information:
Vineyard age: 40 years
Exposure: North-East
Altitude: 350 meters above sea level
Area: 1 hectare
Soil: granite decay
Vinification: the best grapes are harvested by hand and immediately taken to the cellar adjacent to the vineyards where, after 6 hours of pre-fermentation maceration, they are crushed and placed in an inert press in the complete absence of oxygen. The must obtained is left to decant for 24 hours, after which the cleaned must is tapped and fermented in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16°C for about 20 days. At the end of alcoholic fermentation, the wine is racked and left to age in wooden barrels for 18 months.
Producer profile:
The vineyard and cellar overlook the Mount Limbara where you can admire a fantastic sunset and sunrise. Our wines are the children of this rich and generous land, where granite, sun and wind are the masters. A family business founded 30 years ago and now managed by sons Antonello and Stefano. About 10 hectares of vineyards in Gallura, where Vermentino gives rise to precious, full-bodied and intense white wines. Ancient methods and new machinery, cultivation and winemaking techniques that are always at the forefront to guarantee authentic aromas and flavors. An estate where care, attention to details and to the quality of the product contribute to creating unique and exclusive wines. The vineyards for Vermentino are trained in espalier on soils deriving from granite decay that bring great minerality to the wines.