Scarpa Monferrato Bianco DOC Timorasso 2022

Description

Scarpa Monferrato Bianco Timorasso 2022

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Grape Variety: Timorasso

Municipality: Acqui Terme

Area: 0.8 hectares, Piemonte

Exposure: East

Coordinates: 44.705849, 8.417948

Altitude: 380 m above sea level

Year of planting: Grafting-on 2017, 2005

Soil: predominantly clayey soils

Vinification: Vinification involves maceration on the skins for 20 hours in a tank at a temperature below 10 degrees. After pressing the skins, a 24-hour cold static clarification is carried out. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks with subsequent ageing in steel tanks, with periodic bâtonnage for 9 months before bottling. After bottling, the wine is left to rest for 24 months before being put on the market.

Tasting Notes

Colour: straw yellow

Bouquet: floral hints of white flowers, citrus, saffron and flint

Taste: medium body, marked acidity balanced with subtle minerality, long and lingering finish.

Pairings: Caesar salad, chicken salad, shellfish.

Longevity: 5–10 years.