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Verha White Basilicata IGT
Verha White Basilicata IGT

Verha White Basilicata IGT

The wine itself presents a sweetly scented blend of white flowers, chamomile, and mint. On the palate, it is soft and supple, with ripe orchard fruits and subtle mineral tones. The finish is crisp and refreshing, with a medium length and a hint of raw almond.

  • Brand: Verha Rosso
  • Region:Basilicata
  • Sub-Region:Vulture
  • Commune/Village:Barile
  • Varietal:Sauvignon Blanc
  • Color:White
  • Alcohol:13.0%
  • Size:750ml

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  • Country:Italy
  • Climate:Continental fresh, low rain but snow during winter and windy conditions
  • Harvest Technique:Manual harvesting
  • Soil:Volcanic sandy soil with layer of clay in between
  • Vineyard Size:2 hectares, one single vineyard named "Bartella", south exposure
  • Vine Age (year planted):1995
  • Fermentation:After manually removing the stems, the grapes undergo a gentle crushing and alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks using their own native yeast (pied de cuve). Before the fermentation starts, the grapes undergo a skin contact maceration for 4-6 hours at a lower temperature to extract the fruity aromatic compounds.
  • Elevage:6 months in steel and 3 months in bottle
  • Winemaker Name:Elena Fucci
  • Filtration:Cold Filtration Leveraging Steel Precipitation
  • Fining:No
  • Total Production:10,000
  • Sustainable Practice:Dry farming, green manure, manual labor