# Temperss (Tenuta il Nespolo)

> White, Vino Bianco by [Tenuta il Nespolo](https://ilvinobello.com/wineries/tenuta-il-nespolo.md), Monferrato, Piemonte, Italy. From Il Vino Bello (https://ilvinobello.com/wines/tenuta-il-nespolo-temperss).

- **Producer:** Tenuta il Nespolo
- **Style:** White
- **Denomination:** Vino Bianco
- **Soil:** Calcareous-clayey soil of the characteristic white colour in summer drought; the sheet calls it typical of land ideal for Muscat
- **Exposure:** South, with slope
- **Harvest:** Beginning of September
- **Vineyard planting:** The oldest estate vineyards, planted in the 1960s, about 220 m above sea level
- **Vinification:** Pressed as quickly as possible and macerated on the skins for 18 hours; the must is then drawn off and fermented at controlled temperature in steel. Aged 6 to 9 months in steel on the fine lees before bottling.
- **Serving temperature:** 12-14°C
- **Storage:** Ready in 6-8 months; benefits from 1-2 years of bottle ageing
- **Last updated:** 2026-10-05



## Summary

An Escamotage white from the estate's oldest vineyards, macerated 18 hours on the skins and aged 6 to 9 months on the lees in steel. Total alcohol 13% vol, total acidity 6.5 g/L.

## Tasting notes

Pale straw yellow that deepens with time. Floral aromas with hints of the aromaticity of the grape variety and evident mineral notes. Full-bodied and intense on the palate, never aggressive, with good acidity.

## Food pairings

Fish, shellfish, white meat, grilled meat and vegetables; the site suggests a slice of salami