Manzoni Bianco 08

An indigenous wine born exclusively of our own vineyards.
Produced only in the best vintages

Characteristics
  • Appellation: Manzoni Bianco DOC Piave
  • Grapes: Incrocio Manzoni 6.0.13 (Rhine Riesling and Pinot Blanc)
  • Location: flat land in the Piave area
  • Soil: clay with caranto
  • Training system: spurred cordon, about 4,200 vines per hectare
  • Yield per hectare: 60 quintals
  • Harvest: by hand into small crates in the first week of September
  • Vinification: destemming followed by soft pressing
  • Ageing: six months in stainless steel tanks, partly aged in wood
  • Bottles produced: 3,500 × 0.750 L
Tasting note
  • Colour: straw yellow tending to gold, with light greenish reflections
  • Bouquet: mineral and citrus notes strike the nose first, then give way to pleasant hints of white flowers, hawthorn and a light shade of Mediterranean scrub. Pronounced tropical fruit and notes of vanilla
  • Palate: warm, elegant and very harmonious. Great balance between acidity and minerality, and persistent on the palate. The elegance of the oak stands out in the finish
  • Alcohol: 15% Vol
  • Food pairing: at the table it goes well with raw fish, baked fish and fish in a salt crust. Excellent with wild herbs, vegetarian dishes, fresh and medium-aged cheeses. Perfect for a special aperitivo among friends
  • Serving temperature: 10°/12°