Identity
| Producer | Teruzzi & Puthod S.r.l. |
| Vol | 0.75 |
| Grapes | Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Trebbiano |
| Color | White |
| Sweetness | dry |
Tasting
| Color Desc | Bright straw-yellow colour with greenish-yellow nuances, very transparent. |
| Aroma | Intense and persistent aromas of apple, pear and plum followed by pineapple, citrus, hawthorn, almond, broom and vanilla, offering a complex bouquet that combines fresh fruit with subtle oak notes. |
| Palate | Pleasant and balanced palate with good complexity; fruity notes well integrated with wood, distinctive acidity and liveliness that make it easy to drink. |
| Finish | Delicate and long, with lingering mineral and fruit notes that echo the initial aromas. |
| Food Pairing | Pairs well with roasts, white meats, light fish and seafood dishes. |
| Serving Temp | 16 - 18 |
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
| ABV % | 12.5 |
| Aging Process | Aged for about 9 months, partly in steel and partly in 5-hectolitre tonneaux and barriques with French oak, then rested for at least another 6 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. |
| Fermentation | Fermented in steel tanks at controlled temperature after a night of pellicular maceration and soft pressing. |
Terroir
| Altitude (m) | 150-300 m |
| Soil | chalk and clay (lime-rich, sandy-clay soils typical of the tufa of San Gimignano) |
| Harvest Type | manual |
| Harvest Desc | Grapes are harvested by hand at optimal ripeness. |
Interesting facts
| Defined by some as a ‘White Supertuscan’; blend of Vernaccia di San Gimignano and Trebbiano selected from the best plots around San Gimignano and aged in both steel and French oak barrels. |
Logistics
| Cork | Natural cork |