Coste del Molino Verdicchio Classico, Monte Schiavo krohn lbv

Coste del Molino Verdicchio Classico, Monte Schiavo krohn lbvA concentrated, full flavoured style of Verdicchio with ripe peachy fruit from Monte Schiavo's 'Coste del Molino' vineyard. A stylish and concentrated Verdicchio with fresh intense aromas of grapefruit and lime, as well as honeyed stonefruit. The palate is fresh and fruity; very approachable, with apple, pear and ripe stone fruit. A mouthfilling minerality adds to the complexity and palate weight. The Verdicchio vines are guyot trained and grown on

Firstly disease pressure was negligible

44% Chardonnay

and a new take on a traditional Port

The free run juice in the stainless steel tank was settled for 72hrs and then the clear juice was then racked off to another stainless tank for a long cool fermentation to enhance the pure fruit flavours

Small batches of grapes are gently crushed and then transferred to open fermenters

they were gently crushed and cooled

Grapes are first carefully crushed and after a short skin contact they are gently pressed in a vertical press

The Val de Monterrei is an area of interesting and unique microclimates

The fresh acidity allows it to cut through many foods including baked goats cheese

to very slightly slow down the oxygen exchange and therefore give a better quality wine with longer ageing potential

with fantastic body and smoky roasted almond notes

Malolactic fermentation takes place naturally in tanks and barrels