Langhe Sauvignon Basaricò, Adriano Marco e Vittorio

LANGHE SAUVIGNON BASARICÒ

D.O.C.

Basaricò

translation in Piedmont dialect of basil since it has notes that are reminiscent of this dried aromatic herb

Vine-variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Production area

vineyards at low to mid-hill level facing East, North-East, North-West and West

Altitude

about 250 metres above sea level

Soil

white tufaceous marl

Vineyards

average age 15 years

Raising

The vines are grown using the freestanding espalier system with Guyot pruning

Production per vine

2.4 kg

Production per hectare

4,500

Harvest

manual; second ten days of September

Winemaking process

after a careful selection, the grape is pressed gently, the must. That is thus obtained is fermented at 15°-16° C. After a slow fermentation period (to exalt the fruity hints) and a while on the yeast with decanting and various fi ltrations, the wine is ready

Storage

stainless steel wine jars at a controlled temperature

Alcool

12.5%-13.5% by vol

Colour

straw yellow with greenish tones

Aroma

faint delicate perfume, characteristic and complex, inviting and seductive with hints of fresh exotic fruits

Flavour

persistent, delicately acidic, fresh and pleasant

Matching

excellent as an aperitif. With sea food, boiled lean fish, soups, pastas or not very aromatic vegetable risottos

Recommended temperature

8°-10° C