Description
Marchese Raggio Bianco is a dry white wine. It has a straw-yellow color with pale green reflections. It is made from Cortese grapes grown within the municipality of Gavi on a typical sandy soil rich in precious minerals. The wine first ages for 6 months in stainless steel tanks which exalt the aromatic characteristics. Then, it ages in the bottle for about 6 months more. The result is an extremely pleasant wine, with intense aromas and a crispy acidity.
Tasting notes
Aroma: Pleasantly fruity, intense, with notes of acacia flower and citrus, and a light mineral touch.
Flavor: Fresh, savory, extremely persistent, confirming the aromas.
Service temperature: Marchese Raggio Gavi DOCG is best served at about 12°C.
Pairings: Perfect with shellfish, seafood, appetizers, first courses, sushi, fish, and delicate white meat.
Marchese Raggio “Old Année” 2019
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Nr. of Bottles: 700 |
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Production region: Municipality of Gavi (Southern Piemonte) |
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Aspect: South-east |
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Altitude: 250-280 m |
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Soil texture: Sandy marls |
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Training system: Guyot |
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Yield: 7 t/ha |
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Harvest: In the second half of September |
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Winemaking: Hand harvesting. The best bunches are selected and placed in 20 kg crates. Gentle pressing of the grapes and alcoholic fermentation of the must at low temperature in stainless steel tanks until all sugars are exhausted |
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Malolactic fermentation: None |
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Maturation: 9 months in steel |
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Maturation: 30 months in the bottle |
WINE CHARACTERISTICS |
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Color: Straw-yellow with pale green reflections |
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Aroma: Pleasantly fruity, mineral, with clear floral hints |
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Flavor: Fresh, savory, harmonic, with a good structure and persistence |
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Service temperature: 12°C |
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Pairings: Recommended with seafood, appetizers, first courses, sushi, fish and white meat |
