Nose
The scents are of ripe white gooseberries, spring flowers and citrus fruit-
Palate
A delicate mineral note underlines intriguing complexity rich in hints of salt and fresh citrus overtones.
Growing Conditions
This is a unique environment of alternating woods and Vineyards.
The strong soil is rich in energy, comprising layers of brown sandy silt, reddish clayey silt, siliceousgravel, pebbles and conglomerates formed 100,000 years ago, prior to the last ice age, donating uncommon body and character to XXIII Ai Boschi.
- ALTITUDE: 215 m.s.l.m.
- TYPE OF SOIL: clay with sandstone subsoil
- GROWING METHOD: modified cappuccina
- PLANT DENSITY: 3500 ceppi per ettaro
Harvest
September
- PRODUCTION PER HECTARE: 135q/ha
Winemaking
- WINEMAKING: Off skins by gentle pressing
- PRIMARY FERMENTATION: Static decantation and temperature controlled fermentation
- FOAMING: 30-40 days
- FINING: 1-3 months
- SPARKLING WINEMAKING METHOD: Refermentation in big tanks “Charmat Method”
- PRESSURE: 5 atm
Appearance
The colour is pale yellow and the effervescence is delicate, full and continuous.
Food Pairing
This versatile wine is delicious with oysters and shellfish, ethnic cuisine, white meat, salami and dairy and medium- hard cheese.
