Musco
White Wine
“Musco” was born from a small vineyard planted with Procanico, Verdello and Malvasia grapes mixed in rows.
Produced without the use of electricity, thiswine matures and refines for several months, following traditional techniques. Even bottling is done by hand
Vineyard
Musco
Appellation
White wine
Terrain
Sedimentary clay.
Exposure East
Hilly. 350 mt above sea level.
Grape varieties
Procanico 50%
Verdello 30%
Malvasia 20%
Production
1600 numbered bottles.
Maturation and Ageing
1 year in chestnut, 8 months in glass demijohns and then in bottles horizontally placed in the tufo cave.
Fermentation
Picking is by hand.
The must is macerated with the skins foe 4/6 days in open vats of chestnut without punching.
The pressing is carried out with the aid of an old press.
The fermentation with natural yeasts takes place spontaneously in chestnut barrels slowly for 1/2 months.
Tasting note
This wine is of a deep bright golden color, it has a fascinating and complex nose of ripe yellow fruit, almond, peel and candied citrus and dried citrus, chestnut honey, and notes of herbs that give the freshness we find in the mouth. The palate is structured and silky and soft, with a long sour and slightly tangy finish.
Serving Suggestion
Chickpea and lentil soups, pasta with mushrooms or truffles, and dishes of a more intense taste, such as marinated anchovies,
cod, lamb stew.
Awards
- 91+ POINTS – VINOUS ANTONIO GALLONI
- CORONA – VINI BUONI D’ITALIA – TOURING CLUB ITALIANO
- 5GRAPPOLI – DI BIBENDA
- 5GRAPPOLI – DI BIBENDA
- 5GRAPPOLI – DI BIBENDA
- 3EST! – DELLA GUIDA “LA TUSCIA DEL VINO”
- 3EST! – DELLA GUIDA “LA TUSCIA DEL VINO”