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The Wine
Name Bianco Villa Petriolo
Denomination Toscana IGT Bianco
Vintage 2004
Grape variety Trebbiano Toscano 90%, Chardonnay 10%
Oenologist Francesco Bartoletti
Tasting notes
Colour Crystal clear, lively.
Nose Delicate green apple hints come first, soon followed by light scents of white peach.
Taste The impact is not immense, but enjoyable, with a good acidity which makes it lively, well balanced with alcohol. Final sensations in which pleasant mineral notes emerge.
Characteristics of production land
Production area Cerreto Guidi
Area under vine 1 ha (2,4 acres)
Year of vineyards planting 1980
Exposure South-west
Altitude above sea level 150-200 metres (330-440 feet)
Type of soil Medium texture
Vine density 3500 plants/ha (1450 plants/acre)
Training system Spurred cordon and Tuscan arched-cane
Harvest time Half Settembre
Harvest technique Hand-picked using perforated crates
Yield per hectare 70 quintal grapes
Year climatic trend In 2004 we had the traditional weather for the ripening of the grapes: rain, hot and cold temperature alternated following the growth cycle of the vine. The vintage was late on average, but Petriolo’s Trebbiano and Chardonnay grapes were able to mature well and harvest began at the end of September.
Vinification and maturing
Crushing Crushing of the whole grapes
Fermentation vats Vitrified cement
Fermentation temperature 18° C
Maturing vats Vitrified cement
Maturing period 6-8 months
Bottle maturing 2 months
Bottling period March
Average yearly production cases 580 (12 pcs boxes)
Food matches Good as an aperitif, it is best enjoyed with fried vegetables, salads with bacon and chicory and asparagus omelettes; it is suitable to be served also with simply cooked white meat, such as chicken “al tegame”.
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