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Il Bianco

Vermentino Malvasia

A Mediterranean white wine with a sunny personality. Born from selected grapes harvested at night to enhance freshness and aromas, it tells the story of the territory with elegance. The nose recalls honey, yellow flowers, and tropical fruits. The palate is captivating with its aromaticity, minerality, and sapidity. Ideal with seafood dishes and fresh cheeses.

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IL BIANCO

Ground:Calcareous, sandy-clayey with northwest / southeast exposure, 115 meters above sea level
Climate:Mediterranean, with mild winters, moderate rainfall, and hot, windy summers
Harvest:Night harvest, third ten days of August
Winemaking:Destemming and subsequent crushing. Fermentation with maceration at a controlled temperature of 24/26°C for 10 days; pumping over every 6 hours for 10 minutes
Refinement:In stainless steel tanks
Bottling:In a nitrogen atmosphere
Analytical data:Alcohol content 12.5 - 13.5% approx., total acidity 5.8 g/l, pH 3.20
Organoleptic characteristics:Straw yellow with golden reflections on the edges, intense and persistent with tropical, honey, and yellow flower aromas. Elegant mineral notes and a long, savory finish.
Pairings:Seafood dishes and fresh cheeses
Service temperature:12°C
Format:75 cl
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