Carato Vernaccia

Producer:
Montenidoli di Maria Elisabetta Fagiuoli
Region:
Tuscany
Grape:
Vernaccia (100%)
Classification:
DOCG
Vintage:
2006
Capacity:
0.75 l

A dry white wine from the indigenous strain of Vernaccia. Carato is derived from the type of wooden barrels in which the white wine matures. Natural grape juice at 12 months of rest in the wood gains its aromatic notes, while keeping the smell and taste of very ripe grapes. As for white wine it is very strong, thus tastes best after a meal. Excellent also as a meditation wine after a generous meal.

Details

Color: straw yellow.
Aroma: notes of citrus, honey.
Flavor: velvety, soft, elegant.
Food matching: very good for seasoned cheeses, fancy foods, also to enjoy after the meal
Serving temperature: It should not be cooled.
Alcohol content: 14%.

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