- Assisi Grechetto 2009 d.o.c. -

Grape variety : Grechetto

Production area : Assisi d.o.c.

Area of vineyard : 5.00 hectares

Altitude of vineyard : 300m above sea level

Soil type : red soil of medium consistency, rich in calcium carbonate with a high presence of skeletal

Training system : Spur Pruned cordon

Vines per hectare : 4.000 hectare

Production per hectare : 8.5 t

Yield in wine : 65%

Average age of the vines : 15 years

Harvesting period : mid September

Chemical data
Alcohol : 13,5%
Total acidity : 5,80 g. per litre
Dry extract :  19,80 g. per litre

Vinification system : contact of the must with the grape skins for 6 hours
at low temperature

Alcoholic fermentation : in stainless steel at a temperature-controlled

Malolactic fermentation : none

Refining method : for some months in the bottle

Winemaker : Riccardo Cotarella