ORVIETO SECCO D.O.C.

Classification
Orvieto dry D.O.C. (Controlled Origin Denomination).

Grapes
Procanico 50%, Verdello 25%, Grechetto 25%.

Vineyard
One of the oldest of Italian white wines, much mentioned throughout history, not from a single grape variety but a blend.
The grapes used for this wine are exclusively grown in Sergio Mottura's vineyard in Civitella d'Agliano commune.
Each grape varieties are cultivated and vinificated separately, assembled in January before bottling.

Vinification
Soft pressing, preventive static purification of must by lowering temperature. Fermentation at controlled temperature.

Maturation
In stainless steel containers.

Refining
In bottle for two months.

Longevity
Best drunk within two years of harvesting.

Colour
Clear pale yellow with natural gold highlights.

Aroma
Fruity, fragrant, with hints of wild mint and aromatic herbs typical of area of production.

Flavour
Dry but with a subtly bitter aftertaste.

Serving temperature
8° C.

Suggested accompaniments:
Delightful as an aperitif or with tasty local dishes - lasagne, spaghetti with seasonal vegetable sauces, asparagus crêpes, country style chicken or rabbit, stewed cod and other fish dishes.
Fresh cheeses.

Standard analysis
Alcohol 13%, acidity 5.60 g/l

Sergio Mottura
Loc. Poggio della Costa, 1 - 01020 Civitella d'Agliano (VT)
Tel. +39 0761 914533 - Fax +39 0761 1810100
vini@motturasergio.it

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