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2008 Aprilante
Tuscany, Italy
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Aprilante
takes it's name from the month is which the producer was born - April
Winemaker
Sergio Gargari
Vineyards | Winemaking
The IGT White of Tuscany APRILANTE is made from a never
identical blend of Malvasia and Vermentino hand-picked
grapes, using free-run must only. Malvasia grapes have been
selected in oldest vineyards, while Vermentino ones come
from the new vineyard planted in 2001. Right to naturally
extol typical perfumes of both grapes, the two vineyards
have a different exposure: the Malvasia vines facing south-
est, at 120 mt asl while the Vermentino vines facing north-
est, on the side of the hill that rise from 60 to 90 mt asl.
The distinctive minerality of Aprilante comes from Pliocene
sandy-clayey soil, and from seawinds that blow on all our
vineyards. The two grape variety are separately vinified into
stainless steel vats and left fermenting in contact with the
lees for 3 months before bottling.
production notes
first vintage: 2001
bottles: 7.500
grape varieties malvasia 60%, vermentino 40%
vineyard Fontimora: 130mt asl, South oriented
Melucci: 60-90 mt asl North-East oriented
training method: cordon spur/double-arched cane
density: (vine/ha) 3.500 - 5.500
soil: medium mixture sandy or sandy-clayey
harvest: hand made, from 10th to 20th of September
Tasting Notes
colour: straw yellow with green reflections
aroma: fruity and flowery with aromas of almond
taste: dry, fresh with mineral notes and a soil sapidity
typical almond finish
at a temperature of: 10-11°C
Drink by Date
Now through 2009.
Food Pairings
appetizers, fish and white meats
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Bottle: 750ml
Case - 12 Bottles
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