£14.50
Sweet Jesus, another beauty from Italy which really showcases localised grape varieties and what Italy has to offer outside of bloody Pinot Grigio. Depth of flavour does not cover it!
Technical Details
Blend: Falanghina 100%
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Natural cork
Colour: White
Style: Still wine
Suitable for Vegetarians: No
Suitable for Vegans: No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Out of stock
Producer Profile
The farming co-operative, La Guardiense, was founded over 60 years ago by 33 farsighted, collaborative farmers. Today membership has grown to nearly 1,000, but still only managing a total of about 1,500 hectares meaning that the fruit comes from a large selection of very small family owned vineyards.
Viticulture
A 120 Hectare estate, vines are planted on clay/ limestone soils at 300 to 400 metres above sea level, at a density of 4000 vines per ha. The vines are guyot trained and harvested in the second week of September
Winemaking
Careful selection of the grapes, harvested by hand using 5kg crates. The grapes are cold macerated then soft pressed before a controlled temperature fermentation in stainless steel at 13° C.
Oak Treatment
No oak treatment.
Tasting Note
Straw-yellow colour, with the characteristic fruity bouquet that this varietal produces. Orange flower water, cut kumquats, crystallised orange peel on the palate, this wine is fresh and fruity along with a pleasant and mineral profile.
Food Matching
Ideal with light appetizers, gnocchi or home-made pasta with tomato sauce.
