Ratings
James Suckling 91/100 (2023 vintage)
Identity
| Producer | Ampeleia SRL |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Classification | IGT |
| Grapes | 90% Trebbiano, 5% Ansonica, 5% Malvasia |
| Color | golden |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | golden |
| Aroma | notes of white peach, green apple, tropical fruit, citrus, camomile, rosemary, quince, pear juice, elderberries, lemons, floral whiffs |
| Palate | round, sapid, high acidity, savory, almondy flavors, dense, juicy, almost tannic, chewy texture, vibrant and fresh |
| Finish | long finish with sapidity and acidity in harmony, elegant and persistent |
| Food Pairing | pairs well with all types of dishes, a true gastronomic white perfect with any food |
| Aging Potential | drink now, slightly old-fashioned feel |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGH
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Astringency (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| Biodynamic | Yes |
| Aging Process | aged 6 months on lees in concrete vats |
| Fermentation | co-fermented in concrete vats with 7-10 days skin contact |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 300-600 meters |
| Soil | varied soil composition |
| Vine Age | planted starting 2013 |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | co-harvested at yields of 50hl/ha in mid-September |
Interesting facts
| Biodynamic wine from co-planted vineyards with local biotype of Trebbiano Toscano grafted from neighbor's vineyard; project led by Elisabetta Foradori and colleagues; rediscovery of co-planted vineyard tradition |