Albaluce 2024 IGT

Product No.: Al24
Further information
CHF 39.00
Origin:

Ticino, Malcantone
Vineyard Villa Rossi (Castelrotto)
Vines:

100% Erbaluce, planted in 1994 and re-grafted in 2015
Yield below 450g/m2
Certification:

CH-BIO and Demeter, IGT Ticino
Alcohol:

12.5% vol
Formato:

75cl

Background | Terroir:

The Villa Rossi vineyard was formerly known as Prato delle 7 Fontane, a name that refers to its deep, water-retaining soils formed from glacial deposits. In 2015 the old Merlot vines growing in this vineyard were grafted with Erbaluce, an old white grape variety that is still cultivated today in Northern Piedmont. The first documented references of this grape date back to the 17th century and mention the grape variety Erbaluce or Albaluce in the area around Caluso in the Canavese. It is known for its high acidity, making it ideally suited for still, sparkling and passito wines.

Winemaking:

Pressing after 12 hours of cold maceration, followed by natural sedimentation. Spontaneously fermented and aged for 18 months in mostly exhausted oak barrels (225/300L) on the lees.

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