Lazio, Italien

Antica Cantina Leonardi, Pensiero

DENOMINATION
Lazio IGP Grechetto.

GRAPE VARIETY
100% Grechetto.

VINEYARD
Altitude: 450 m above sea level
Exposure: Est.
Terrain: Medium-textured volcanic soil. Year of planting: 1998. Vine training: cordon spur system, 4500 root stocks/hectare.
Harvest/hectare: 70 quintals (7000 kg or 15432 lbs) of grapes..

PRODUCTION
Harvest: usually in mid-September.
Wine-making process: The grapes are selected by hand and, through gentle pressing of the whole grapes, a maximum must yield of 60 per cent is achieved. The first stage of fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks; towards the end, around 30 per cent of the wine is transferred to barriques, where fermentation is completed and the wine is aged for several months.

TASTING NOTES
Colour: Brilliant gold with greenish reflections
Aroma: Floral and fruity, with hints of acacia and notes of vanilla, citrus and butter.
Flavour: Fresh and smooth, with a lingering finish of fruit and vanilla.
Pairing: Traditional soups made with pulses, fish dishes in general, and white meat.

ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol: 13,5% Vol
pH: 3,17
Total acidity: 5,10 gr/lt
Volatile acidity: 0,23 gr/lt
Sugars: 4,60 gr/lt