“SANCTUS”

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Grape: 100% Moscato bianco

Vineyard: Torrazza Coste frazione TREBBIO

year of installation : 1975

production: 60 q/ha

soil type:  calcareous clay, sandy

sun exposure:  southwest

altitude:  300m

growing System: guyot

Denominazione: Indicazione Geografica Protetta Provincia di Pavia Moscato passito

first production: 2012

Vinification: 

Grape cluster thinning, hand- harvested when the grapes are already dried on the vine (by the end of September) and placed in 10 kg grape boxes. Gentle pressing and destalking of whole dried grapes, cold settling and must inoculation of selected yeasts for the beginning of the fermentation in casks at 18°C for at least 30 days.It ages for 5 months in new barrique with  malolactic fermentation. After light clarification and sterile filtering, its bottled maintaining the grape natural sweetness.

Gastronomic Combinations: Golden coloured with bright and transparent reflections, consistent.  With hints of spices, figs, apples, dates and ripe apricots. Soft to the palate, not extremely sweet.Mostly enjoyed with all types of sweets, small pastry, pecorino cheese and orange blossom honey.

service temperature: 10°C

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