Triade Bianco

Description

This white blend from Campania region, in Southern Italy, is able to express the flavours of a rich terroir with an ancient viticultural heritage. A triad of native grape varieties from Campania, interpreted in a puglian way, with part of the blend being fermented in oak barrels to improve its structure and complexity.

VARIETY: 33% Fiano – 33% Falanghina – 33% Greco.

APPELLATION: Bianco della Campania PGI

PRODUCTION AREA: Province of Avellino, Campania, south of Italy.

TRAINING SYSTEM: Cordon trained, Guyot pruned

SOIL: sandy

PLANT DENSITY AND YIELD: 4500 plants per hectare and 2.5 kg of grapes per plant

HARVEST: manual harvesting, during the early hours of the day to avoid high temperatures

VINIFICATION: Every grape variety in this blend is processed separately. The bunches are destemmed and gently pressed. Then, the must is chilled to 12 °C macerate for about 18 hours. 80% of the must of each of the 3 varieties is fermented individually, at a controlled temperature of 18 °C. The remaining 20% ​​ferments for about 45 days in French oak barrels. At the end of the fermentation, the three wines are blended and aged on their fine lees. In early December, final blend is carried out.

AGEING: about 35% of the wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels

ALCOHOL: 13%

CALORIES: 91 kcal / 100 ml

TASTING NOTES: light lemon color; delicate aromas of citrus, tropical fruits and some hints of vanilla. Soft on the palate, with the perfect balance between freshness and structure, and a fruity finish of citrus.

SERVICE: 9-11 °C

FOOD PAIRING: appetizers, vegetables and delicate cheeses; poultry, fish and pasta with vegetables and/or white sauces.