Ocros
Vino Bianco
Type of product
White wine.
Area of origin
The Lugana zone to the south of Lake Garda, at an altitude of 100 metres above sea level.
Exposure and soil
Flat land, with soil that is a mix of mainly clay with some limestone, rich in mineral salts.
Grape variety
100% Turbiana from young vines.
Grape yield
11,000-12,000 kilograms/hectare.
Harvest
The grapes are picked by hand around 20th September and put into small crates.
Vinification
Without the skins; soft pressing of the grapes with extraction of a maximum of 60% of free-run juice. Fermentation in stainless steel vats.
Maturation
5/6 months in stainless steel tanks.
Bottling
In March of the year following the harvest. It is released onto the market after 2-3 months in bottle.
Alcohol
12.5% vol.
Total acidity
6.5 g/l
Dry extract
20.5 g/l
Characteristics
This is a high-quality wine, which is bright yellow in colour, with greenish highlights. Its mellow, fruity flavour and delicate fragrance make it an ideal foil for fish-based dishes, white meats and hors d’oeuvres.
Serving temperature
8°-10°C