Crateca bianco is the result of a blend of biancolella and forastera with a wise and thoughtful addition of fiano and greco grapes. The wine, elegant to drink, is a harmonious expression of the varietal traits of the different vines, enhanced by the fine mineral note typical of the volcanic area. The brightness and intense golden yellow color anticipate a perfume rich in ample shades of yellow flowers, canned fruit, pineapple and apricot, refreshed by citrus and Mediterranean scrub hints. The mouth is soft, savory, with an inviting acid vein and good body.
Crateca bianco is the result of a blend of biancolella and forastera with a wise and thoughtful addition of fiano and greco grapes. The wine, elegant to drink, is a harmonious expression of the varietal traits of the different vines, enhanced by the fine mineral note typical of the volcanic area. The brightness and intense golden yellow color anticipate a perfume rich in ample shades of yellow flowers, canned fruit, pineapple and apricot, refreshed by citrus and Mediterranean scrub hints. The mouth is soft, savory, with an inviting acid vein and good body.
Soil: sandy detrital of volcanic origin (Green Tufo del Pizzone)
Plant density: 7000 plants per hectare.
Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning
Yield: 1.1-1.3 kg per vine
Harvest period: mid - late September
Harvest: Manual, in 20 kg crates, at the full aromatic ripeness of the different grape varieties
Vinification and aging: Crushing and destemming, short cold maceration and soft pressing, in an environment that is always protected from oxygen, precedes the clarification of the must which occurs by natural sedimentation at a low temperature. Long fermentation in refrigerated stainless steel vats and subsequent aging, for several months, with frequent re-suspension of the fine lees. Minimum and regulated use of sulfur until bottling.
The wine, elegant to drink, is a harmonious expression of the varietal traits of the different vines, enhanced by the fine mineral note typical of the volcanic area. The brightness and the intense golden yellow color anticipate a perfume rich in ample shades of yellow flowers, canned fruit, pineapple and apricot, refreshed by citrus and Mediterranean scrub hints. The mouth is soft, savory, with an inviting acid vein and good body.
Obtained from blends of Guarnaccia, Piedirosso and Aglianico, the wine, with a warm and pleasant drink, is an exemplary interpretation of the vines in a key typical of a volcanic territory. The color is intense and bright ruby red, the nose is broad and rich in nuances from red fruits to licorice, with hints of spice and sweet notes of cocoa. In the mouth it is well balanced, soft, fresh, savory with an elegant and dry tannin.
The wine is a refined and exclusive interpretation of the Biancolella grape produced on volcanic land cooled by the sea breeze. It has a bright straw yellow color, with seductive floral notes of acacia and citrus, tropical fruit, grapefruit and pear, wrapped in a subtle mineral texture. In the mouth it is pleasantly dynamic, fresh, creamy, savory, with an important texture and perfect balance.
The powerful and elegant drink of this wine represents its distinctive and seductive trait, a sublime expression of a balance that arises from the volcano near the sea. The color is intense and brilliant garnet red, the nose is intoxicating and of great impact with fine hints of cherry, blackberry and rose fused in delicate menthol notes and black pepper and tobacco. In the mouth it is fleshy, balanced, fresh, with a strong and noble tannic texture.
It is obtained from Aglianico grapes by light pressing, with an inviting and graceful drink, it is an unprecedented and refined expression of the characteristic features of Aglianico harvested early. The crystalline pastel pink is beautiful, with shades of peach petal. The aromatic purity, intense floral scents of rose and lime, fused with small red fruits, pomegranate and cedar strike the nose. The fresh and elegant taste is of beautiful sweetness and fine density.
Crateca bianco is the result of a blend of biancolella and forastera with a wise and thoughtful addition of fiano and greco grapes. The wine, elegant to drink, is a harmonious expression of the varietal traits of the different vines, enhanced by the fine mineral note typical of the volcanic area. The brightness and intense golden yellow color anticipate a perfume rich in ample shades of yellow flowers, canned fruit, pineapple and apricot, refreshed by citrus and Mediterranean scrub hints. The mouth is soft, savory, with an inviting acid vein and good body.
