Alteta
Toscana Sauvignon IGT
Grapes: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard: in “Villa Patrizia” , at 450m a.s.l. upon a windy hill
with a western exposure
Training system and production: branched Guyot - 6000 kilos per hectar
Soil composition: loam-clay with good structure and rich in limy stones
Vinification: low temperature in stainless-steel tanks, after a quick skin maceration. Following soft pressure before alcoholic fermentation. The wine lays on the yeasts cell with some batonages before bottling
Harvest period: end of August
Serving temperature: 10-12° C
Pairing: asparagous, vegetable soups, seafood
Colour: lemon yellow with green reflections
Bouquet: varietal, passionfruit, grapefruit. Very fresh, rich in mineral and well balanced
acidity. Long persistence
First vintage: 2019 (1995 and 1996 were produced before)