Denomination: Leverano
Wine Classification: DOP LEVERANO CHARDONNAY
Production Area: Leverano (Lecce)
Grape: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol by volume: 12,00% vol.
Soil: alluvial origin soil, mixed (sand, silt and clay), with calcareous zones
Yield: 1 ton of grapes for ha
Training method: spurred cordon
Density: 4500-5000 plants per ha
Vinification: : after the harvest, very early in the morning, white grapes are de-stemmed and pressed very softly. The must temperature goes down at 10°C, in order to have a decanting. Yeast are added after and the fermentation starts at a controlled temperature of around 16 °C
Ageing: to drink young
TASTING NOTES
Color: straw yellow with greenish highlights
Bouquet: delicate, tangy with hints of green apple
Taste: dry, refreshing, tangy and nicely lingering
Serving Temperature: 8-10 °C
Pairing: raw seafood, shellfish and both grilled and stewed fish courses
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