2014 Cantina Altarocca 'Arcosesto' Orvieto Classico Superiore Umbria

Variety of grapes

Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia

Vineyard

Plant spacing 3,00 x 1,00

Growing system: runner system

Average age of vines: 12 years

Soil

Mainly volcanic, sedimentary, clayish.

Altitude approx 300m.

Harvest

Manual picking, from the 15th to the end of September.

Yield

Grapes: 65-70 q/ha – Wine: 50-55 hl/ha

Vinification

Light pressing of grapes, contact with the skins for 12-18 hours at a controlled temperature. Separation of the must and cold decanting for cleaning. Alcoholic fermentation at a maximum temperature of 16° in stainless steel containers, using variety and aromatic yeasts.

Maturing

2 months in bottles.

Organoleptic features

A pale yellow color with hints of green.

Delicate and pleasant, with notes of fresh fruit and flowers.

Refreshing, fragrant, and persistent, with a hint of acidity and minerality.

Producer’s recommendations

Perfect as an appetizer combined with starters, fish and white meat.

To be served at 10-12°C.