Corusco Bianco Passito Dolce 2019 - Viticoltori dei Colli Cimini

Colli Cimini Sweet Passito Wine Typical Geographical Indication Alcohol content: 13.50% vol. Grapes: Malvasia Bianca di Candia 100% Origin: Municipality of Vignanello. Altitude: 250-320 meters Grapes: 100% Malvasia Bianca di Candia Vineyards: 20 years, double arch training system, 4,000 vines with a production of 7,000 kg per hectare. Soil: of eruptive origin, loose and of medium texture, with sufficient phosphoric anhydride and very rich in potassium. Medium permeability and excellent water storage capacity. Harvest: when ripe, in the first ten days of October, only the perfectly healthy bunches are cut and left on the vine to dry for 20/30 days. The vineyard, located on a hill, faces south and is well ventilated. Vinification: the dried bunches, which have lost about 40% of their weight, are gently pressed and the must which is obtained, very rich in sugars and natural flavourings, after a brief cold contact with the skins, is left to ferment in small oak containers. Maturation: 1/3 in oak and 2/3 in bottle. Organoleptic characteristics Colour: intense golden yellow with soft coppery reflections. Bouquet: ample and persistent, with hints of ripe fruit, honey and walnut husk. Taste: full, gently sweet and with great structure, it envelops the palate with delicate notes that recall barley candy and apricot jam. Elegant finish and good persistence with pleasant taste-olfactory returns. Great for meditation.