The proximity to the sea, the Mediterranean climate, the granite components of the soil, the mistral wind, contribute all to the elegant character of Spèra, a fresh, fragrant and moderately alcoholic white wine. Best served cool, it’s a perfect aperitif or a welcome addition to enhance the delicious seafood dishes.
NOMEN EST OMEN:
SPÈRA (Gallura’s dialect) – Beam of light
CLASSIFICATION:
Vermentino di Gallura DOCG
GRAPE VARIETY:
Vermentino 100%
VINTAGE:
2020
VINEYARD REGION:
Gallura, Sardinia Region (Italy)
SOIL:
Granitic and slightly sandy
ALTITUDE:
250 m on the sea level
YIELD TO HECTARE:
70 q.li/ha
TRAINING SYSTEM:
Guyot and spur pruned cordon
PLANTING DENSITY:
5600 plants / ha
VINIFICATION:
The grapes are handpicked in small baskets, following destemmed and gently crushed. The alcoholic fermentation take place in thermo-controlled steel vats
FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE:
12-13 ° C
TIME OF THE FERMENTATION / MACERATION:
Medium-slow fermentation
MATURATION:
Sur lies
BOTTLING PERIOD:
Winter 2021
ALCOHOL CONTENT:
13.5% vol.
POTENTIAL AGING:
3 years
TASTING NOTES:
COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
BOUQUET: Fine and intense. Delicate citrus flavors and typical scent of “Macchia Mediterranea”
TASTE: Dry, sapid and fresh. Good balanced taste and pleasant organoleptic persistence.
STORAGE:
Serves at temperatures of 12-13 ° C.
