Lvnae Colli di Luni D.O.C. Vermentino

Colli di Luni D.O.C. Vermentino GRAPES: Vermentino in purezza ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5% GRAPES: Pure Vermentino LOCATION OF VINEYARDS: Castelnuovo Magra and Ortonovo (SP) Type of soil: stony, rich texture Cultivation system: Guyot Planting density: 4,000 plants per hectare Average age of the vines in production: 35 years Period and method of the harvest: middle of September; hand-picked in crates Type of fermentation tanks: Stainless steel Vinification technique: white wine fermentation Temperature control system: automatic heating plant Method and duration of the ageing: in steel tanks until January/February. ORGANOLEPTIC FEATURES Straw-yellow colour with youthful greenish highlights. Intense, persistent, sophisticated aroma of great elegance, with hints of hawthorn, grapefruit, rennet apple, white peach and a pleasing undertone of acacia honey. Fresh and properly balanced on the palate, it rewards us with interesting developments of taste. COMBINATIONS The wine’s structure makes it particularly suitable for the dishes of traditional Ligurian cuisine, such as “testarolo” pancakes with mushrooms, Ligurian-style stuffed pasta, anchovy and squid pies. It also goes well with white meats and vegetables. SERVING TEMPERATURE: 10° C SERVING GLASS: Wide-brimmed glass to enhance the quality of the aromas.