Grecante Grechetto, Colli Martani DOC – 2016
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Introduction
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During the renaissance, many white wines from Umbria were known as “Greco, Grecante, Grechetto.” Montefalco’s local name “Grecante” was one of the most appreciated and enjoyed white wines in all of Umbria. Arnaldo Caprai’s Grecante keeps this long tradition alive.
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Vineyard Profile
- Appellation: Colli Martani DOC
- Soil: clay and limestone
- Elevation: 755 feet
- Density: 5,500 vines/acre
- Training: Guyot
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Vinification
- Aging: 3 months in steel; minimum 3 months in bottle
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Grechetto
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Tasting Notes
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Intense perfumes of exotic fruit and yellow peach, floral notes of freesia and hawthorn, pleasing chalkiness on the finish. Full, fresh taste with a long persistance.
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