
431 Verdeca
IGP Valle d'Itria
Colour: straw yellow with greenish highlights.
On the nose: it is complex with fruity aromas of pineapple, pear, yellow peach, floral acacia and minerals linked to the soil.
On the palate: it is fresh and very balanced, with long persistence.
Food pairings: it is excellent as an aperitif, it goes well with raw seafood and small crustaceans.
Serving temperature: 8-10° C
​
Verdeca 100%
​
ABV: 12.5%
​
VINIFICATION
​
The grapes are de-stemmed, then cooled and brought to a temperature of about 6-7° C for a cryomaceration of about 24 hours, then the free-run must is removed from the skins, cleaned, and fermented in stainless steel tanks at a temperature of about 12-14° C kept constantly under control.
TERROIR
​
Vineyard location Valle d'Itria
​
Plant density 8000 plants/ha
​
Soil sedimentary rocks, calcareous, very fertile.
CLIMATE
​
The Valle d'Itria is a ventilated area characterised by significant daily temperature variations. Rocky outcrop.