CHARDONNAY DI TOSCANA I.G.T. “SBIZZIO``
lt is our tribute to Domenico, founder of the Estate together with Antonio, great-uncle to some of us, Sbizzio in the ancient
local dialect. Obtained from Chardonnay grapes and a small part of Viognier harvested in the vineyards located on the upper part of the estate and with a completely cold vinification cycle in stainless steel tanks, Sbizzio is a white
wine characterized by a delicate bouquet, which releases fresh fruit and flower notes but at the same time combines good structure with a marked acidity. Also ideal as an aperitif
MIXED VARIETIES:
A minimum of 85% of Chardonnay, the blend is completed with additions
of Viognier in variable percentages according to the year.
VINEYARDS LOCATION: Midsized hill 150-200 mt above sea level
SOIL: Medium textured with layers of loam, volcanic tuff and clay.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Simple Guyot
DENSITY OF PLANTING: 4.700 vines per hectare
MICROCLIMATE:
Optimum microclimate conditions with significant differences in temperature
between day and night, ideal for the development and maintenance
of coloring and aromatic substances.
WINE PRODUCTION: Not over than 60 Hl/Ha
HARVEST:
By hand in small plastic crates with bunches of grapes selected on the basis
of ripeness. Different varieties are harvested separately.
WINE-MAKING AND MATURATION:
Gentle pressing with light skin maceration for the extraction of the primary
aromas from the grapes. The resulting must is then left decanted cold
in stainless steel vats for 24-48 hours. Then the wine is clarified in order to
separate all the sediments obtained. Fermentation occurs at low and controlled
temperature (15-16°C) in order to better preserve the previously
extracted aromas. After the fermentation wine is kept maturing on yeast
remains for about 1-2 months, then decanted and bottled thereafter. The
wine is marketed approximately 4 months after the harvest.
TASTING NOTES:
The wine has a typical varietal taste, and is a straw yellow colour with golden
highlights. It has an elegant and intense bouquet with tropical fruit aroma
and floral notes. a rightly acid body and good alcoholicity.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10°C
FOOD PAIRING:
Italian bread salad (panzanella), marzolino cheese, fresh pecorino cheese,
vegetable soup (minestrone), anchovy pie, acqua cotta, fish. It’s excellent
also as an apertif.
