Golden Vines

Palazzo Tronconi, Frusinate Arrá-Iete Bianco (2020) 1 liter natural and biodynamic white wine from Lazio. 100% Malvasia Putinata unfined and unfiltered. Grape Varieties: Malvasia Puntinata Soil type: Clay, Limestone, Sand, Sandstone Vessel type: Cement – Other Unfined. Unfiltered. Low sulphite. Notes on additives, aids & processing used: No temperature control. Organic/Biodynamic/Equivalent Total Sulphites: 23 mg/L This wine is fermented spontaneously. This wine is also called ‘Fatìa’ which means ‘effort’ in Arcese dialect Geographic designation: PGI Frusinate – white wine Grape variety: Malvasia Puntinata Geographical location and characteristics of the vineyard: From ancient hillside vineyards of the town of Arce, in the heart of ‘the district Tramonti (Sunsets)’. Vineyard: 41°33’39.4″N 13°34’20.5″E (Google Maps) Altitude : 476 – 512 ft above sea level Orientation of the vineyard: NS The vines, about 50 years of age, are grown with biodynamic method. Soil: limestone and clay Training methods: high trained with double guyot pruning method, vines density: 1092 vines per acre Yield per hectar: 2640 lb per acre 2017 production, bottles: n°3385 Period and harvest managementwe hand-harvested September 15, 2016 and vinified immediately. Vinification: the vinification follows the dictates of biodynamic agriculture, ie spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentations with indigenous yeasts, no stabilising, no clarification or filtration. Ageing: for 12 months in concrete tanks. Maximum sulfhites concentration: 23 mg/l Color: golden yellow with greenish highlights Perfume: intense fruity and floral perfume with citrus notes Taste: full-bodied, harmonious and balanced ,with great sapidity even-tempered by his freshness. Food pairings: veggie and meat soups, fried fishes. Storage method: horizontally at 59 °F; 70-80% humidity Alcohol content by volume: 12,5%”