Neblina Romagna DOCG Albana Secco

Winery:
Azienda Agricola Giovanna Madonia a Bertinoro
Region: Emilia Romagna
Locale: Villa Modonia, Bertinoro (Romagna)
Designation: DOCG

Site: Vineyard site is about 350m in clay/calcareous soils, with southwest exposure. Newer plantings of Albana are trained using guyot system, but the old vines are planted to Albarello, or head-pruned. Yields are extremely small:  about 37 HL/Ha.

Grapes: 100% Albana, hand-harvested, usually in the second half of September

Fermentation and Aging: Grapes are softly pressed, and the free run juice (60% of the potential yield) is fermented without the skins in stainless steel fermenters.

Notes: Aromas of peach, white melon, exotic fruits and wisteria over a background of bread and flowers. It only takes one taste and to understand that this is truly a great white wine, and an excellent interpretation of the grape varietal. High acidity, freshness and tanginess with a considerably mineral structure. Don’t drink it too cold, and open it a good hour before serving – it wouldn’t hurt to decant it.