Ratings
FALSTAFF 91
Identity
| Producer | Tenuta Fertuna |
| Year | 2021 |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | BIO |
| Grapes | 100% Vermentino |
| Color | Orange |
| Sweetness | Dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright golden yellow with elegant red gold reflections |
| Aroma | Aromatic profile with warm and complex aromas including citrus, white flowers, spices, apricot, candied citrus, dried herbs, salt, orchard fruit, and Mediterranean scrub notes |
| Palate | Fresh and lively with pronounced acidity, good structure, texture from skin contact, layers of dried herbs, salt, orchard fruit, and a mineral finish |
| Finish | Long and multifaceted finish with mineral and spice notes, evolving in the glass to reveal growing pleasure |
| Food Pairing | Grilled fish, octopus, shellfish, white meats, mature cheeses, spicy ethnic dishes |
| Serving Temp | 12°C |
| Aging Potential | 5 years |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
| Organic | Yes |
| Natural | Yes |
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | 6 months on fine lees in small steel vats with weekly batonnage |
| Fermentation | natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts and skin contact maceration for 5 days at cool temperatures |
Terroir
| Soil | Typical Maremma soil, Mediterranean scrub influence |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Manual selection of the best grapes for highest quality |
Interesting facts
| Tenuta Fertuna was the first to vinify Sangiovese in white more than a decade ago; this wine is an innovative orange wine expression of Vermentino from Maremma Tuscany |
Logistics
| Barcode | 8030712004814 |
| Cork | natural cork |