Vermentino is widely cultivated and appreciated in various coastal wine regions of the Mediterranean, including Puglia. Its freshness and versatility have made it a popular grape among consumers and wine lovers seeking a light and refreshing enological experience. The spread and history of Vermentino are linked to the influences of the peoples who have inhabited these regions over the centuries.
Vermentino has adapted well to sandy soils and Mediterranean climates characterized by hot and dry summers and maritime influences. This grape is known for its ability to produce fresh, aromatic, and lively wines with notes of citrus, white fruit, aromatic herbs, and pleasant acidity.
GRAPES: 100% Vermentino
PRODUTION AREA: San Severo (FG) Contrada Ratino
VINEYARD SURFACE: 7 Ha
VINEYARD EXPOSURE: Sud-Owest
SOIL TYPE: medium composition
VINE STOCK DENSITY: 6250 vine stocks/ Ha
HARVEST TIME: first September
TRAINING SYSTEM: unilateral spurred cordon
VINIFICATION: Cryomaceration on the skins
ALCOHOLIC FERMENTATION: stainless steel
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: not carried out
MATURATION AND REFINEMENT: 2 month in bottle
AGEING CAPACITY: 1-2 years
TASING NOTES: Ready to drink wine, fresh, lively, fragrant
GASTRONOMIC PAIRINGS: excellent pairing with all kinds of aperitifs, crustaceans and molluscs both raw and cooked. Interesting to taste with first and second seafood dishes, intriguing paired with pizza
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10 - 12 °C
RESIDUAL SUGAR: - gr/l
TOTAL ACIDITY: - g/l
ABV: 12.5 %
ALLERGEN INFO: Contains Sulphitte and no other allergens
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