
IGT Toscana Bianco - 2022
A unique estate-grown blend of five Italian varieties, led by Vermentino, harmonize to create this citrusy and floral white blend. Embracing biodynamics and the classic Mediterranean climate of their estate, this wine is an ambassador for Tuscany’s white wine potential.
- Brand:Palistorti di Valgiano
- Region:Tuscany
- Sub-Region:Lucca
- Commune/Village:Capannori
- Varietal:50% Vermentino, 16% Trebbiano, 16% Malvasia, 16% Grechetto, 2% other
- Color:White
- Alcohol:13.0%
- Size:750ml
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- Country:Italy
- How much so2 added:50 mg/lt
- Climate:on the hillside of Lucca, near Valgiano hamlet, 250 m above the sea level, mediterranean climate with good rainfall and bright Tuscan light, good refreshing wind during summer
- Harvest Technique:Hand harvested
- Soil:calcareous soils
- Vineyard Size:2 ha
- Vine Age (year planted):1991, 2003
- Fermentation:manual harvest of ripe grapes, pneumatic press, indigenous yeast with spontaneous fermentation, blend of different varietals and different vineyard already in fermentation, assemblage after fermentation, 2% by gravity in barrels rest in stainless steel, malolactic done
- Elevage:2% in barrels, rest in stainless steel for 6 months
- Winemaker Name:Saverio Petrilli
- Producer Website:https://www.valgiano.it
- Total Production:700 cases
- Sustainable Certificates:Using bioydamic and organic practices in their vineyards, the wines are made without the use of any chemicals—including chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Instead, the team employs green beans for fertilization and relies on recyclable materials in the vineyards.
- Sustainable Practice:Yes