Classification: Vermentino of Gallura Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed Higher (D.O.C.G. Superiore) Bianco Cristallino
Grapes: Vermentino in purity
Bottling: District of Olbia Tempio ( OT )
Farm: Locality Lu Bulioni, San Antonio di Gallura (OT), Sardinia
Vineyards: 2,5 hectares, breeding Guyot – yield 50-60 quintals/ha, grapes deliberately sparse at the appropriate time to get the best ripening of the grapes left on the vine. During the harvest, making a further selection of grapes. Drip irrigation system for relief.
Climate: typical Mediterranean characterized by rains in spring and autumn, hot summers and windy with significant temperature changes.
Ground: sand from granite decaying.
Harvest: at the end of September, the traditional contribution in boxes and the vineyard cultivation operations carried out with great care, thinning out before the veraison and manual selection harvest, devoting to the production of the White Crystalline only grapes of excellent quality.
Winemaking: the grapes were macerated cold for 48-72 hours, then perform gentle pressing, the wort is fermented slowly at controlled temperature for 20 days. Lees and frequent lees stirring for 6/7 months.
Characteristics: the nature of the locality Lu Bulioni gives the White Crystalline the impetuosity of youth that makes its distinctive note. A bright yellow color, looks at nose with aromas of pears and plums that are interwoven with broom and almond blossom and hints of Mediterranean. Dry and strong in the mouth, the’s bacon is enhanced by a sapidity well-defined and a freshness that remains its dominant element.
Pairings: suitable to accompany the great dishes especially seafood.
Serving temperature: 8-10 °C Alcohol content: 13,5%