I’ Niccolò Toscana Bianco IGT
Municipality of production San Gimignano
Uvaggio Vermentino, Chardonnay, Sauvignon
Age of vineyards 9 – 12 years
Altitude 280-320 m a.s.l.
Training system spurred cordon
Planting density 4,000 strains per ha
Production per strain 1.5 kg
Harvesting method By hand in crates; further selection of grapes in thewinery
Vinification subdivided for each type of grape, static decantation of the must after destemming and soft pressing; inoculation with selected yeasts on the limpid, fermentation in new barrels and subsequent aging in barrels Duration bottle aging At least 3 months before marketing
Durata affinamento in bottiglia Almeno 3 mesi prima della commercializzazione
Alcohol content 14.5% Vol.
Color Deep straw yellow with almost golden hues
Nose rich and complex. Hints of cedar, white melon and shy nuances of vanilla are crossed on the distinct citrus notes immediately covered by the fruit
Palate Soft, savory and creamy, powerful and energetic. Final crescendo with nutty notes enhanced by mineral hints
Ideal serving temperature 12-14° C
Pairings fatty fish, vegetables, boiled meat, after a few years of aging even on blue cheese
