The proximity to the sea, the Mediterranean climate, the granite components of the soil, the mistral wind, contribute all to the elegant character of Spèra, a fresh, fragrant and moderately alcoholic white wine. Best served cool, it’s a perfect aperitif or a welcome addition to enhance the delicious seafood dishes. NOMEN EST OMEN: SPÈRA (Gallura’s dialect) – Beam of light CLASSIFICATION: Vermentino di Gallura DOCG GRAPE VARIETY: Vermentino 100% VINTAGE: 2020 VINEYARD REGION: Gallura, Sardinia Region (Italy) SOIL: Granitic and slightly sandy ALTITUDE: 250 m on the sea level YIELD TO HECTARE: 70 q.li/ha TRAINING SYSTEM: Guyot and spur pruned cordon PLANTING DENSITY: 5600 plants / ha VINIFICATION: The grapes are handpicked in small baskets, following destemmed and gently crushed. The alcoholic fermentation take place in thermo-controlled steel vats FERMENTATION TEMPERATURE: 12-13 ° C TIME OF THE FERMENTATION / MACERATION: Medium-slow fermentation MATURATION: Sur lies BOTTLING PERIOD: Winter 2021 ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13.5% vol. POTENTIAL AGING: 3 years TASTING NOTES: COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections BOUQUET: Fine and intense. Delicate citrus flavors and typical scent of “Macchia Mediterranea” TASTE: Dry, sapid and fresh. Good balanced taste and pleasant organoleptic persistence. STORAGE: Serves at temperatures of 12-13 ° C.
