Scabrezza
Climate
The 2017 vintage, characterized by light rainfall in early spring, was marked by a generally dry climate along with temperatures above normal seasonal averages up until the month of September. The late summer rains mitigated high temperatures, bringing the growth and development of the vines and grapes back into balance and assisting the maintenance of good levels of acidity in the crop. The ripening, on the whole, was an early one and the picking, entirely manual, was precocious, beginning during the first week of September. The grapes were distinguished by an excellent aromatic intensity.
Vinification
Once in the cellar, the grapes, after destemming, were given a light pressing in order to extract the juice with the maximum possible delicacy. The must went into stainless steel tanks where it fermented at temperatures held between 57° and 61° Fahrenheit (14-16° centigrade). The blending of the various lots, fermented separately, and the bottling of the wine both took place during the month of March 0f 2018.
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Scabrezza shows a straw yellow color. The nose is both delicate and deep and recalls green apples, pears, and acacia flowers along with light citric sensations. The palate is distinguished by an excellent mineral impact sustained by a pleasurable freshness. The finish is soft and savory.
The Wine
Scabrezza is made exclusively from Pinot Grigio grapes. A pleasant, tasty wine with delicate aromas. The label is a tribute to Dante with one of the verses he dedicated to Beatrice in the Divine Comedy. The name Scabrezza is a old term that was used to measure the flow of water in rivers and streams, such as water flow in ancient drainage channels, weirs and clapper bridges that still exist today on the property.
Climate
The 2017 vintage, characterized by light rainfall in early spring, was marked by a generally dry climate along with temperatures above normal seasonal averages up until the month of September. The late summer rains mitigated high temperatures, bringing the growth and development of the vines and grapes back into balance and assisting the maintenance of good levels of acidity in the crop. The ripening, on the whole, was an early one and the picking, entirely manual, was precocious, beginning during the first week of September. The grapes were distinguished by an excellent aromatic intensity.
Vinification
Once in the cellar, the grapes, after destemming, were given a light pressing in order to extract the juice with the maximum possible delicacy. The must went into stainless steel tanks where it fermented at temperatures held between 57° and 61° Fahrenheit (14-16° centigrade). The blending of the various lots, fermented separately, and the bottling of the wine both took place during the month of March 0f 2018.
Tasting Notes
The 2017 Scabrezza shows a straw yellow color. The nose is both delicate and deep and recalls green apples, pears, and acacia flowers along with light citric sensations. The palate is distinguished by an excellent mineral impact sustained by a pleasurable freshness. The finish is soft and savory.
Tenuta Monteloro
The Monteloro estate is located near Florence, just behind Fiesole on the foothills of the Apennine mountain range at an altitude of 500 meters (1640 feet) above sea level. The property extends over 600 hectares (1500 acres) with 94 planted hectares (232 acres). This is a unique area in Tuscany; an ideal terroir for producing white wines in particular Riesling and Pinot Bianco. The vineyards enjoy a year round cool climate on mineral rich soils. At one time, Monteloro was home to aristocratic Florentine families, such as Beatrice Portinari and Dante Alighieri, who spent summers in the countryside vacationing in their country manor homes. According to legend, this unique countryside of forests and narrow white country trails was the inspiration for Dante in his travels in the Divine Comedy. Fantastic mythological creatures possessing a triton’s body and dragon’s wings seem to pay their respects to the territory’s legacy and form the letter “M”, logo of the Monteloro estate.
Soil
Loamy soil tending towards calcareous
Antinori Estates
Estates in Italy
