“Duchessa Allegra” Garganega IGT BIO
100% Garganega. Tangy citrus aromas, such as grapefruit, and green apple; in some vintages also fresh-cut melon. The palate shows a crisp and clean fruitiness, with fresh savory notes that combine well with the fruit.
“Sapid, complex yet fresh and dynamic Garganega.”
Wine exported to
USA
Grape Varieties:
100% Garganega
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
2 weeks
Type of yeast:
Cultivated
Length of maceration:
A few hours
Aging containers:
Stainless steel
Bottling period:
Winter
Aging before bottling:
3 months
Aging in bottle:
3 months
Closure:
Nomacorc
Organic:
Yes
Vineyard location:
In Mezzane di Sotto hills
Soil composition:
Limestone
Vine training:
Pergola Veronese
Altitude:
250 meters (820 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
3,000 plants per hectare
Yield:
2.5 per vine
Exposure:
Southwestern
Years planted:
1998
Time of harvest:
Early September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
10,000
Tasting notes:
Tangy citrus aromas, such as grapefruit, and green apple; in some vintages also fresh cut melon. The palate shows a crisp and clean fruitiness, with fresh savory notes that combine well with the fruit.
Serving temperature:
Best served at 8-10 °C (46.4-50 °F).
Food pairings:
A very versatile wine. Shellfish and roasted fish. Seafood pasta and rice dishes; international cuisine: ramen and fish soups.
Aging potential:
5-6 years
Alcohol:
12%
Winemaker:
Valentino Ciarla
