Procanico

Bright straw-yellow colour accompanies yellow flowers, citrus and tropical fruit. The palate is broad, complex, fruity and persistent, with mineral notes, refreshing acidity and a fresh finish. Grechetto, Procanico, Malvasia, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc form the blend. Fermentation and four to five months of ageing take place in stainless steel, followed by one month of bottle ageing.

Procanico makes up sixty percent of the blend, with Malvasia di Candia, Malvasia Toscana, Vermentino and smaller amounts of older local varieties. The vines were fourteen years old and planted at high density on a steep east-facing site at 470 metres, over volcanic soil. The grapes were destemmed and placed in wooden vats. After fermentation, the wine spent about two years in 10- and 15-hectolitre barrels. No additives were used.