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Verha Bianco
2023
$28.00
Elena Fucci champions Aglianico, an ancient and rustic grape variety, using a contemporary yet respectful approach that enhances its complexity, freshness, and elegance. The brand was born from Elena's deep connection to her family vineyard, leading her to refocus on oenology to preserve the land and her grandfather's legacy. Committed to ecological winemaking, the vineyard is chemical-free, hand-harvested, and operates with an environmentally friendly cellar design that minimizes energy...
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Verha is the second label from Elena Fucci, the renowned winemaker from Basilicata, which allows her to make wines from grape varieties other than Aglianico, the region's iconic grape. This Sauvignon Blanc comes from a vineyard bordering the famous TITOLO, on the volcanic soils of Contrada Catavatta.
Grapes are selected and gently destemmed, whole berry is placed in steel tanks with dry ice for cryomaceration for about 6 hours. Then the grapes go into the soft lung press always together with dry ice for soft pressing, and then return to the steel tank for temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation. After fermentation is complete, the wine rests for about 1 month at a temperature of about 5 degrees for natural clarification. The wine is then filtered and bottled.
Aromas of white flowers, chamomile, and mint. On the palate, it is soft and supple, with ripe fruit and subtle mineral notes. The finish is lively and refreshing, with a lovely length and a hint of fresh almonds. Pairs well with smoked salmon and shellfish as an aperitif.
Hazy, pale, lemony yellow. Sweet, aromatic pear-fruit nose and pear-jelly fruit on the palate. A little artificial and could do with more acidity. But the effort is admirable, as is the fact that the bottle comes without a capsule.
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