White

Monferrato Bianco

By F.lli Botto, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy

F.lli Botto Monferrato Bianco

A dry white blending Cortese and Sauvignon Blanc, fresh and complex, from an estate mostly known for reds.

Tasting notes

Straw yellow with greenish highlights; citrus notes alongside acacia flowers and exotic fruit.

Pairs well with

Serve as an aperitif on warm summer evenings, and with delicate starters.

Technical details

Style
White
Denomination
Monferrato Bianco DOC
Grape
Cortese 80%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%
Production area
Ricaldone (Localita Sant'Mo), 2 ha at 260 m altitude
Soil
Sandy to calcareous-clay soils (comune of Ricaldone)
Exposure
East
Vineyard planting
Yield 70 hl/ha; hand-picked; mechanical weed control, no herbicides

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