"Fiorduva" Furore Bianco Doc 2017 75 cl Marisa Cuomo

MC FUVA17

Grape varieties: 30% Fenile, 30% Ginestra, 40% Ripoli

Zone of origin: Furore and neighbouring municipalities

Exposure and altitude: Coastal terraces set 200/550 metres above sea level with southerly exposure exposure

Soil composition: Dolomitic-limestone rock

Cultivation system: Pergola and/or atypical radial, espalier

Plant density: 5000-7000 vines per hectare

Grape harvest yield per hectare: Approx. 6 tons per hectare (1.3 kg per plant)

Harvesting time: Last ten days of October. Hand-picked

Vinification technique:
The over-ripe grapes are hand picked and brought into the cellar whole. After soft pressing the grape must, which undergoes cold static fining and is inoculated with selected yeasts, ferments at a temperature of 12°C for about three months in oak barrique

Maturing technique and duration prior to bottling: 4 months in stainless steel tanks

Organoleptic characteristics: This wine is bright yellow with golden hues. The scent is reminiscent of apricots and broom flowers, with a hint of tropical fruit. The taste is smooth, dense and characterised by a considerable aromatic persistence of dried apricots, sultanas and candied fruit.

AWARDS / RECOMMENDED BY

• "Oscar 2006" Best Italian White
• "Tre Bicchieri" Gambero Rosso
• "Cinque Grappoli" AIS
• Gold Medal at Selezione del Sindaco, Città del Vino
• Silver Medal at Selezione del Sindaco, Città del Vino
• Gold Medal at Femmes et Vins du Monde, France
• Best of Class Award Limited Production, US
• Special Mention at the International Oenology Competition, Vinitaly
• Grand Gold Medal at the International Competition of Mountain Wines, Cervim
• "Top 100" Club di Papillon
• "Best 2012 white wine ", Gusto Cortina Wine & Food Festival Prize

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