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Description

Calanchi are clayey rocks. These conical sculptures in white clay, that stand along the seashore between Palizzi and Capo Spartivento, in their whiteness and silence create a unique landscape. Calanchi 2017 Organic wine was born here, against a natural backdrop that cherishes the wisdom of generations of farmers who, on the hills of Palizzi, have always cultivated the vines overlooking the sea.

Variety
Greco Bianco 54%, Mantonico 28%, Pecorello 18%

Production Area
Southern Calabria, Agro di Palizzi – Capitano Ziccone locality, West of Capo Spartivento

Territory location
Altitude 200/300 m a.s.l., hilly terrain, sandy clay soils.

Vineyard
Terraced with Southern exposure. Guyot Pruning training system. A density of 5.000 vines per hectare with a yield of 40 q/ha.

Harvest
Handpicked from the second half of August until the first half of September.

Winemaking
The grapes, after a light pressing without destemming, are subjected to a soft pressing. Static decantation then follows, allowing the extraction of the clear must. With the introduction of selected yeasts, alcoholic fermentation starts at a controlled temperature. Once the fermentation is finished, the wine ages on fine lees and is left to rest in stainless steel tanks before being bottled.

Tasting notes
It is delicately straw-coloured. The aroma is intense with hints of floral broom and nuances of bergamot. Its fresh taste is balanced by alcohol and is completed with a good structure and great persistence.

Pairing
Excellent with all shellfish, crustacean and fish dishes. It goes well also with fresh cheeses.

Ideal serving temperature
Between 10° and 12° C

Alcohol strength by volume
13,0 %

Bottle contents
75 cl

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