Virtù Brut

Glossy, a straw-yellow color with a slight greenish glow. Numerous and tiny bubbles with thick perlage.
Delicate aromas of field flowers, citrus (lemon, lime) and vineyard peach. On the palate very refreshing and permanent.

Type:
white wine
Varietal Composition:
Istrian Malvasia 60 %
Chardonnay 30 %
Pinot white 10%
Region:
West Istrian vineyards
Location:
Gobovica 40- 50 m above sea level
Trsine 60 – 75 m above sea level
Skas 30 – 40 m above sea level
Training system:
a single arm Guyot
Productivity:
1,5 - 2,0 kg/vine
Soil type:
Gobovica; deep terra rossa
Trsine; deep terra rossa, sporadic skeletal
Skas; deep terra rossa, sporadic skeletal
Direction of grape vine:
North - South
Harvest:
by hand
Maturation:
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and then Charmat fermentation method in tanks for 45 days.
ABV:
11,0 – 12,0 vol %
Total acidity:
6,50 – 8,50 g/l
Residual sugar:
7,0 – 9,5 g/l
Serving temperature:
4°C – 7 °C
Aging potential:
2 – 3 years
Vineyard location:
Southwestern and South Exposures
Food Pairing:
perfect aperitif wine, ideal with oysters and cold fish appetizers.

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