Wine Facts

Vintage: 2012
Appellation: Pinerolese, Italy
Varietal: Malvasia Moscata
Ageing: 6 months in Stainless Steel
Brix at Harvest: 24
Alcohol: 12.5
PH: 3.4
TA (titratable acidity): 7.2 ml/l
Producer: Azienda Le Marie
UPC Code: 893490001019

Varietal and Terroir

This white wine is made with 100% Malvasia Moscata grapes, a varietal with complex aromas that grows well in the Piedmont hills close to the western Alps in Northern Italy. In Barge, where the wine is produced, moraine deposits with a mix of silts, sands and pebbles of high mineral content, excellent water drainage and cool summer climate with terse sunshine offer an ideal terroir for growing high quality Malvasia Moscata grapes.
 

Harvest and Crush Notes

The grapes were handpicked at the peak of aromatic maturity the last week of September. After de-stemming and a 24 hrs cold maceration, the berries were cold pressed and the juice fermented dry at 65F to preserve the delicate aromas. The wine has been aged unoaked for 6 months before bottling.
 

Winemaker Comments

Attractive straw yellow color with acquamarine hints. Elegant and delicate aromas of pears and citrus and alpine flowers. Appetizing fresh and pleasant flavors of kumquats linger in your palate in a duetto reminiscent of the best Chenin and Pinot Gris. Elegant balance of fruit and crispiness. Ideal to pair with antipasti and fish.