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Item Number: 6941

UPC: 0878677000124

Country: Italy
Region: Veneto
Appellation/AVA: Bianco Veronese IGT
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2012
Grape(s): 100% Trebbiano di Soave
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Alc by Vol(%): 12
Viticulture: Practicing Biodynamic
Soil Type: Rocky clay with limestone
Elevation: 400 meters above sea level


Vineyard Information: Turbiana is the ancient name of the native Trebbiano di Soave. The Trebbiano di Soave for this wine was personally selected by the Filippi brothers and comes from old vines that grow in middle of Garganega vines in the Vigne della Bra Cru. The bud of this old vine was grafted onto the root-stock only one year after the root-stock was planted. This is the first time this area has been planted because in the past it had been considered too rocky to farm. In fact this land was called "Campo del Pastore" having previously been used for sheep herding. This vine was specifically selected for its low bud yield and because when it matures the color isn't the usual greenish tint but a rosy yellow. The bunch is compact and the individual grapes are very small.

Winemaking Notes: This wine is distinctly and intentionally vinified in an oxidative style. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel with ambient yeast. The lid is left open during fermentation encouraging oxidation - a slight flora builds up on the surface of the wine similar to the wine making for a fino sherry. Wine ages on the lees in stainless steel for six months before bottling. Not filtered or clarified.

Tasting Notes: The wine has notes of almond in the nose reminiscent of sherry but has bright acidity and fruit on the palate.