Grape varieties: Garganega 80%, Chardonnay 20%

AWARDS:
ANNUARIO DEI MIGLIORI VINI ITALIANI, LUCA MARONI: 94/100
JAMES SUCKLING: 91/100

Region: Veneto
Altitude: 150-250 meters above sea level
Exposure: Southwest
Soil: characteristic Chalky, of volcanic origin
Average age of the vines: 38 years
Alcohol content: 13.18% Vol
Harvest: Manual harvest between late September and early October
Pressing: Soft pressing of whole grapes
Vinification Crio-maceration on the pomace for 18 hours at 10°C
Fermentation: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks
Fermentation temperature: 15°C
Length of fermentation: 8/10 days
Malolactic fermentation: Partial, in October
Ageing: 14 months in stainless steel tanks, 2 months in bottle

Winemaking: Manual harvest carried out in the first half of September. After soft pressing, the grapes are subjected to cryo-maceration. Fermentation is carried out in steel tanks. The wine subsequently ages for about 4 months in steel tanks and 2 months in the bottle.

Tasting Notes: Medium-intense straw yellow. The nose reveals distinct notes of white flowers followed by fresher jasmine flowers and a crisp and delicate citrus vein. Striking for its decisiveness, medium body, and feistiness, expressed through its fresh palate.

Food Pairing: An ideal aperitif with caviar canapés, frog"s legs, smoked fish dishes and many other hors d"oeuvres. It enhances risotto with saffron. It pairs well with raw fish dishes, tempura, sushi and sashimi, as well as spicy and sweet and sour dishes typical of Asian cuisine. It is also a good match with freshwater fish dishes and grilled seafood and shellfish.

Case Bottles: 6