IL BIANCO is a pure Sauvignon Blanc. Having not undergone malolactic fermentation, the wine shows an enchanting freshness, while a five-month refinement on the lees, one third in barriques and two thirds in steel vats, guarantees an excellent structure.
Denomination IGT Bianco Toscana Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc Vineyards and terroir Vineyards Castellina in Chianti Altitude and exposure 230 - 400 m above sea level; S-SO exp Soil Clayey Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperature below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and refinement Harvest 08.22.23 - 08.24.2022 Analytical data Alcohol content: 12.5%; total acidity: 5.57‰ Fermentation temperature 16° Contact with the skins Up to 18 days Maturation in barrel 5 months on the lees, 1/3 in barrique, 2/3 in steel vats Bottle aging months Some First vintage produced 2009 Evolutionary potential Up to 5 years Tasting notes Tasting note Fruity character with broad notes of dried apples, mango and pineapple. Good body and bright acidity with a fresh finish.
Pairings Shellfish and fish dishes, risottos with fish or mushrooms, white meats.
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