Wine “Conte della Vipera”, Umbria IGT, 2014, 750 ml

Wine “Conte della Vipera” named after the first owners of Castello della Sala. On the wine label depicts the chapel of St. John, built in the XV century and located in the territory of the Castello della Sala. The first issue of the wine took place in 1997. “Conte della Vipera” made from Sauvignon Blanc with a little Semillon grown in vineyards, which are located at an altitude of 250 to 350 meters above sea level, on the basis of the rich deposits of marine fossils with infiltration of clay minerals. This terroir allows you to harvest Sauvignon Blanc with a good sugar concentration and the maximum expression of the varietal aroma and flavor with hints of minerals and fruits.

Season 2013 was marked by frequent and abundant rainfall during all phases of vegetation and subsequent warm weather without the excessive heat. Unlike previous years, the maturation of the grapes was gradual and ended a little later than usual. Harvest Sauvignon Blanc collected during the first ten days of September, while the Semillon was removed from the vines in late September, two weeks later than usual. Harvested grapes showed excellent health, fine acidity and excellent varietal flavor. Immediately after hand-picking the grapes has been sent to the winery, where it is cooled by means of a conveyor with cold water. This process is important to preserve aromas of grapes. After soft pressing musts was again cooled at 10 ° C for natural decantation. Fermentation tanks of stainless steel was held at a controlled temperature not exceeding 16 ° C. Then the wine is stored at low temperature (10 ° C) to prevent the malolactic fermentation and preserving the greatest extent possible varietal character grapes. At the last stage is mixed with Sauvignon Blanc is separate fermentation of grape varieties of Semillon, thus achieving the amplitude and spice wine“Conte della Viper.”

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