Masseria Torricella Winery
Gemma – Verdeca PGI Apulia
t is a unique white wine with its elegant scents and the chromatic, translucent and crystalline glow of its colour. The taste is reminiscent of the purest Verdeca. It is a surprising native variety which in our parts expresses itself in all its inesse and is capable of great longevity.
Bottle format: 0.75l
Grape variety: Verdeca 100%
Denomination: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication)
Altitude: 400 meters above sea level
Exposure: South
Type of soil: calcareous, clay
Type of management: organic
Training system: Guyot
Density of vines per hectare: 5,000
Yield: 8,000 kg/ha
Year of planting: 2000
Harvest time: end of September
Fermentation: it is carried out in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and 30% in tonneau
Fermentation temperature: 16°C
Maturation: in stainless steel tanks and French oak tonneau for 12 months
Bottling aging: at least 6 months
Alcohol content: 13% Vol.
Aging potential: 8 years
Tasting notes: the wine has a very bright straw yellow colour streaked with gold. Refined and intense notes of kumquat and neroli give way to memories of ripe peach, balsamic resin, iodine, a touch of cedar and acacia gusts. The sip is compact, balanced, harmonious, not without sonorous acidity. The finish is characterized by savory tone and mineral returns.
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Food pairing: it goes well with semi-mature cheese, fish-based risotto, white meat and roasted fish.