White
Viognier
By Tenuta Foresta, Asti, Piemonte, Italy
Full-bodied white with part of the must fermented on skins in amphora and three months in oak. 92 points James Suckling for 2021; Decanter World Wine Awards bronze and CMB Merit.
Tasting notes
Peach and pear, dried pineapple, spices, flint and matchstick. James Suckling (2021, 92 points): dried pineapple and pear, flint and matchstick, medium to full body with phenolic tension and a chewy texture.
Pairs well with
White fish with creamy sauce, rabbit or chicken in cream or butter-lemon sauce, shrimps (also with spicy sauces), cheese with dried fruits and honey.
Technical details
- Style
- White
- Denomination
- Piemonte DOC Viognier
- Grape
- Viognier
- Vineyard planting
- Estate vineyard; Viognier was first planted as protection for the Chardonnay vineyard, and from 2020 it has been vinified separately.
- Vinification
- Part of the must is fermented with the grape skins in amphora, giving a very light version of orange wine. Only 3 months of oak: one 400 l barrel, one barrique, the rest in stainless steel. 1244 bottles of the 2021.
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