Vinbrusco

Producer:
Montenidoli di Maria Elisabetta Fagiuoli
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Trebbiano Gentile (65%), Malvasia Bianca (35%)
Classification:
IGT
Vintage:
2007
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry white wine from the indigenous Tuscan grapes of Trebbiano Gentile Malvasia Bianca. According to historical writings this was a favorite wine of Tuscan peasants. It ferments in steel tanks, and then matures on the natural yeasts, which were formed in the fermentation process itself. Thanks to this gains softness and full-body while maintaining the richness of perfumes, due to the presence of an aromatic Malvasia.

Details

Color: straw yellow .
Aroma: fruit, herbal and floral notes.
Flavor: a rich, spicy, long felt in the mouth.
Food matching: very good for spicy oriental and Mexican cuisine, seasoned by spicy paprika or saffron.
Serving temperature: 12°C.
Alcohol content: 13%.

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