White
Mimosa
By Colle Manora, Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy
Sauvignon Blanc from the "Mimosa" vineyard, facing north-east, rested on fine lees until spring. The estate describes it as the first Sauvignon Blanc vineyard in Piemonte.
Tasting notes
Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. Very varietal bouquet of peach, citrus, passion fruit and a light vegetal note. Clean and graceful, balanced, with a long aftertaste that keeps freshness and good savouriness.
Pairs well with
Ideal as an aperitif and through the meal; pairs well with seafood.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Monferrato DOC Bianco
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc 100%
- Cru / vineyard
- Mimosa
- Production area
- "Mimosa" vineyard
- Exposure
- North-east
- Harvest
- 22-Aug
- Vinification
- Manual harvest and immediate pressing of whole bunches. Natural settling of the must and controlled fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine rests on its noble lees until spring and is stabilised without fining agents, then bottled in March and April.
- Serving temperature
- 8-10 °C
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