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| About the label: The picture on the label is Bacchus, the mythical Roman God of wine. Here he shows the social and beneficial influences of having great wine. "Sentito" means "heartfelt" as this producer worked hard to produce this unique wine. This comes from Lombardy’s Oltrepo Pavese, literally “other side of the Po River from Pavia”. It is bordered by Piedmont, Liguria and Emilia-Romagna. The area makes some wonderful wines that often don’t get the attention they truly deserve. From the same producer that makes the Croatina, we present for the first time their Cortese. It is the way a Cortese should be; bright, fresh, crisp citrusy fruit with a hint of honeysuckle. It contains 85% Cortese, to which 15% Riesling Italico is added – a classic Oltrepo Pavese touch. RECENT REVIEW 86 - "This soft white offers more direct cortese character than many Gavis. It has an exotic green fruit, earthy and nutty." Wine & Spirits June 2007 |
Region:
Lombardy
Classification: Provincia di Pavia, IGT Area of Production: The grapes are produced in "Usfone", "Rivetta" and "Campolungo" vineyards, Rovescala (PAVIA) Grape Variety: 85% Cortese and 15% Riesling Italico Soil: Calcium Average Age of Vines: 20 years Trellising System: Guyot Spacing of Plants: 1500 per acre Production per Acre: 3.57 tons Vinification Technique: Temperature controlled fermentation at 20 C. Maturation: 6 months in stainless steel. Total Acidity: 5.8 g/l Residual Sugar: 1 g/l PH: 3.24 Alcohol: 12.5% Total Cases Produced: 2,250 |
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