Greco di Tufo DOCG - Le Masciare Winery

The color is a bright straw yellow, its slightly mineral scent with notes of apricot, pear, peach and citrus, with excellent acidity. Overall it is a very balanced wine. The fruit tones remain in the background with a slightly bitter aftertaste, reminiscent of almonds. The calcareous soil gives a strong connotation to the aromas of the wine, which combines a full-bodied structure with pleasant mineral notes and a fragrant bouquet. The Greco di Tufo DOCG from the Le Masciare winery is certified organic by Bioagricert

Limited production: 6,667 bottles per year.

Grapes : Greco (100%)
PRODUCTION AREA: Chianche (AV), Italy
VINEYARDS : Our Greco grapes are grown using the Guyot trellis system on volcanic soil rich in minerals at an altitude of approximately 620m above sea level in the hills around the Chianche area.
HARVEST : The hand-picked harvest takes place in the second half of October.
VINIFICATION : The grapes are placed in a tank for 12 hours at a temperature of 5°C so that the skins remain in contact with the must. This phase is followed by a 15-day fermentation at a controlled temperature of 18°C.
MATURATION : In stainless steel tanks until the end of the spring following the harvest, when it is bottled.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: The color is a bright straw yellow, its slightly mineral scent with notes of apricot, pear, peach and citrus, with excellent acidity. Overall it is a very balanced wine. The fruit tones remain in the background with a slightly bitter aftertaste, reminiscent of almonds. The calcareous soil gives a strong connotation to the aromas of the wine, which combines a full-bodied structure with pleasant mineral notes and a fragrant bouquet.
FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent as an aperitif, accompanying
appetizers and fish dishes, shellfish, seafood or porcini mushroom risotto, white meats, lobster, fresh cheeses and vegetable dishes.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: It should be served at a temperature of approximately 8-10°C.

Graduation : 13%