Greco di Tufo
The Greco di Tufo defines the beginning of the estate, the same way the estate defines the beginning of the Greco di Tufo. For more than four centuries our vineyards have been producing the best grapes from the most appropriate terroir. The genetic heritage of our vines has given us this thoroughbred.
Denomination
Greco di Tufo DOCG
Variety
Greco 100%
Location of the vineyards
The vines are located in the Tufo area, near the villages of San Paolo and Santa Lucia, and in Viturine near the village of Santa Paolina.
Exposure and altitude
The lands have a South exposure and are
at an altitude of 350-500m above sea level.
Nature of the soil
Clayish-limestone
Training system
Guyot pruned cane
Density of planting
2.500 vines/Ha
Average age of the vines
5 to 20 years
Yield per hectare
About 50 Hl/Ha
Harvest
Handpicked in crates throughout mid October/early November
Vinification technique
First run must only.
Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations carried out in stainless steel vats.
Fining on lees.
Clarification through cold and very light filtering.
Average yearly bottle production
6.000 bottles
Bottle format
750 ml
Alcohol level
Generally 12,5%
Sensorial Description
Sunlight yellow robe with golden reflections.
To the nose, a predominance of flint with notes of honey, peach and wild Mediterranean flowers ending on a discreet note of toasted bread. In the mouth the first impact is its freshness sustained by its acidity which underlines its structure as well as a well defined minerality backed by a refreshing taste of citrus. The persistence
is very long and underlined by its typical after-taste of almond and nut. When aged, the minerality becomes predominant.
Serving temperature
10-12 °C
Food combinations
Its fresh acidity makes it one of the few wines which fit beautifully with tomato sauce in every form. Ideal with Pizza, pasta with tomato sauce as well as garlic based southern Italian dishes. Also ideal with seafood appetizers and grilled fish such a sea bass. This wine has enough structure to also be associated with more sustained dishes such as fish with a cream sauce or white meats like veal or poultry.