750ml
La Cappuccina Sauvignon Basaltik Veneto IGT
Basalt is a fine-grained rock formed from the rapid cooling of low-viscosity lava rich in magnesium and iron. More than 90% of all volcanic rock on Earth is basalt. As the name suggest, “Basaltik” is strongly influenced by the volcanic soil from which it comes.
Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Veneto IGT
Production Zone: Monteforte d’Alpone, Veneto; altitude 80 mt a.s.l. Soil: Lavic Basalt of volcanic origin (30-40 years vines)
Vinification: Hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Soft pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Maturation: 6 months on fine lees, with further refinement in bottle for few months before release
Tasting Notes & Pairing Ideas
- Bight straw yellow color. Intense, typical nose, nuances of peach, grapefruit, mint, sage and aromatic herbs. It is full and structured on the palate, and very well-balanced.
- Good with fish or seafood dishes, specially with organic green salad
Winery Profile
• Since 1890 the Tessari family has been producing wine at their estate called “La Cappuccina”, located in Costalunga di Monteforte d’Alpone, in the Soave D.O.C. area, east of Verona.
• The winery owes its name to the small 15th century chapel once belonged to Capuchin friars. More than 66 acres of high density and low yield vineyards have been cultivated with the same passion for generations.
• Since 1985 they applied organic methods that forbid the use of chemical fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides in order to preserve the environment and achieve extremely elegant and refined wines. In this volcanic area well suited to viticulture, the potential of the Garganega grape (70% of the vineyards) is fully explored and experimented.