CUZ FRE 70230
Grape variety: Riesling
Production area: foothills of Casteggio
Soil: lime/clay
Vineyards orientation: NE-NW
Vineyards altitude: 140-200 m AMSL
Training system: simple Guyot
Average age of the vines: 26 years
Vine density: 4.800 vines per hectare
Yield: 1-1.2 kg per vine
Harvest: leaf thinning in late July. The grapes are hand-harvested in 17 kg boxes, carefully selecting the best ones.
Vinification: cold maceration of the 50% of the must for 48 hours at 3 °C followed by a soft pressing. Soft pressing without cold maceration for the remaining 50% of the must. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature (14-16 °C). No malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 12 months in stainless steel vats and a minimum of additional 9 months in bottle.
Sight: bright straw-yellow colour with greenish highlights.
Nose: intense and fruity, with pleasant notes of apricot and tropical fruit.
Palate: rich and velvety, with an optimal balance between fruit and minerality. Elegant aftertaste with hints of apricot and almond.
Ageing potential: over 10 years
Vintage: 2018
Date of harvest: September 10th 2018
Date of bottling: October 23rd 2019
2018 production: 4.906 bottles (0.75 l)
Notes about the 2018 vintage: warm vintage, with moderate rainfall during the growing season. A year of abundant production with an excellent ripening of the grapes.
First vintage: 1921
| Denomination | DOC |
|---|---|
| Grape used | Riesling renano |
| Category | White Wines |
| Region | Lombardia |
| Brand | Frecciarossa |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Alcohol | 12.50° |
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