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VIONIÉ
The Viognier is a white grape variety which originally was grown only in the northern part of the Rodano Valley. Long forgotten, it became one of most popular vine varieties in the world after the last quarter of the XX century. A fascinating wine that is extraordinarily ageable.
Municipality of production
Castiglione Falletto
Grape Variety
100% Viognier
Aspect
South-East, South-West
Altitude (a.s.l.)
220 m
Soil
Medium textured, loose on the surface and limestone with hard layers of underground marl
Training system
Upwards-trained vertical-trellised with traditional Guyot pruning.
Age of the vineyard (years)
10-20
Plant density
4,400 plants
Cropping level per hectare
80 ql grapes
Processing
Crushing/destemming, off-the-skins vinification
Vinification
In stainless steel temperature controlled vats
Maturation
3 months in stainless steel vats sur lies fines (based on the vintage)
Ageing
3 months in the bottle
Alcohol by volume
13.5% Vol (based on the vintage)
Acidity
5,8 gr/l
Sugars (Reducers)
0,3-0,5 gr/l
Characteristics
The colour is a very bright straw-yellow. The nose is a jubilation of flowers with lily of the valley, lemon blossom, narcissus, acacia flowers and lavender, joined by classical notes of peach, citrus peel, and in closing, Chinese magnolia, sage and cardamom. The overtones that allow you to recognise Viognier are a typical aroma, one and triune, inextricable, gooseberry, acacia and apricot. On the palate it is warm, corpulent, with a medium freshness, moderate tanginess and lingering finish that ends with hints of apricot
Serving temperature
8°-10°C
Recommended pairing
From fish appetizers to first courses, and second courses with fish or white meat
Bottle size
0.75 L / 1.5 L >
AWARDS >
GUIDA | guide | ANNATA | vintage | PUNTEGGIO | score | PREMI | awards |
|---|---|---|---|
James Suckling | 2018 | 90/100 | |
Vitae | La Guida Vini | 2015 |