ISCHIA FORASTERA
Denominazione Di Origine Controllata
Production zone: Various on the island of Ischia
Grape variety: Forastera
Soil type: Volcanic soils rich in phosphorus and potassium
Direction: various
Altitude: 50-250 above sea level
Form of education: Guyot
Harvest: Hand harvest, end of September, selection of the grapes in the vineyard and transport in 20kg harvesting boxes
Type of wine: white wine
Winemaking and aging: destemming and soft pressing, followed by natural cold clarification of the must. Fermentation with pure yeasts at a controlled temperature (12°C) and subsequent aging on the fine yeasts in stainless steel tanks. The use of sulfites is minimal and regulated until bottling.
Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections
Olfactory notes: floral, fruity, slightly mineral, white flowers, jasmine, Mediterranean citrus fruits, mandarin, grapefruit, fruits with white pulp, pear
Flavor notes: dry, fresh, mineral,
Serving temperature: 8-10°C
Examples of food pairing: seafood, pasta dishes with crustaceans or mussels, fish or vegetable tempura, fresh cheeses
Bottles produced: 4.600
Ottimo! Consiglio!Mauro Marzorati