Forasacco IGT Toscana Bianco | Fattoria Le Masse
| Vintage | 2022 |
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€ 26.00
Aromas of peach and tropical fruits characterize this white wine blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio, with great concentration and freshness as well as hints of tea. A wine that marvels the senses on its own or as an accompaniment to food.
Producer: Fattoria Le Masse
GRAPES: 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Grigio
Region: Tuscany
Area: Barberino Tavarnelle Chianti
Altitude: 320m asl
Vineyards: Guyot-trained vines planted in 1986 and cultivated according to organic cultivation methods
Soil:medium textured, prevalence of sand and clay
Yeild: 30HL/ha
Harvest: manual harvest in boxes at the end of August
Fermentation: must obtained from the Pinot Grigio is left overnight to decant in a steel vat. Once decanted, it is used as a “pied de cuve” to which the Chardonnay must is added at a later stage with subsequent racking. Fermentation takes place solely with indigenous yeasts inside a steel vat
Ageing: at least 7 months in stainless steel vats
Refining: short bottle refinement before market release
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Color: intense straw yellow
Nose: aromas of peach, tropical fruits and tea
