La Rasola - Vermentino di Toscana IGT 2018 - White Wine

La Rasola Vermentino - Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano winery

The Vignaioli del Morellino di Scansano winery was founded in 1972 by a small group of Scansano producers, and today has about 160 members and numerous national and international awards.

La Rasola is a Vermentino di Toscana IGT, mineral and citrus, obtained from 97% Vermentino grapes and 3% Sauvignon Blanc.

Organoleptic characteristics: La Rasola has a bright and straw yellow color. The nose is characterized by floral and fruity notes, enriched with mineral nuances. On the palate it is a fresh and sapid white wine, with intense fruity notes among which citrus fruits stand out.

Combinations: Vermentino di Toscana Igt lends itself to different combinations, from fish starters to first courses, to main courses based on fish or white meats.

AWARDS

2018: Vermentino Toscana IGT Silver Medal 2017 from the International Wine and Spirit Competition

DATA SHEET

Grapes: 97% Vermentino, 3% Sauvignon Blanc

Training system: spurred cordon

Altitude: 150 meters u.s.l.

Vineyard age: 5-10 years

Harvest time: mid-September

Fermentation mode: harvest and storage of grapes with carbonic snow. Low temperature pressing in inert atmosphere; fermentation of the flower must at a controlled temperature (max 16 ° C). Malolactic fermentation not carried out.

Maturation: in steel for three months.

Bottling: starting from the month of January following the harvest.

Description: bright and straw yellow. The bouquet is characterized by floral and fruity notes enriched by intriguing mineral nuances. On the palate it is decidedly fresh and sapid, endowed with pleasantness and character, with intense fruity notes which include citrus flavors and a good structure. Persistent finish consistent with the hints of smell.

Matching: Vermentino di Toscana lends itself to different combinations, from fish starters to first courses, to main courses based on fish or white meats.

Serving temperature: 10-12 ° C

Ideal glass: medium-sized tulip.