Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes followed by a natural decanting and a long fermentation at a low temperature.
Vine: Trebbiano Toscana (Procanico), Verdello, Drupeggio (Canaiolo Bianco), Grechetto, Malvasia Toscana

Melini Orvieto Classico AMABILE DOC Umbria

Name: Melini Orvieto Classico AMABILE DOC Umbria - 2006 / 07
Where it's from:  >Italy >Umbria >Orvieto
Price per case: £46.34 
Bottle size: 75 cl
Bottles per case: 6
Style: Off-Dry And Slightly Sweet Whites
Grapes: Trebbiano
Description: The Wine: bright straw yellow, a fruity bouquet; with a fine, velvety, pleasantly soft sweet taste.
Vinification: soft pressing of the grapes followed by a natural decanting and a long fermentation at a low temperature.
Vine: Trebbiano Toscana (Procanico), Verdello, Drupeggio (Canaiolo Bianco), Grechetto, Malvasia Toscana Grapes.
The Vineyard: selected vineyards situated in the heart of the classic D.O.C. area of Orvieto at a height of 100-400 metres.
Vine Trainig: Cordone speronato and Guyot, produces 110 quintals of grapes/ha.
Country: Italy
Region: Umbria
Sub region: Orvieto
Producer: House of Melini Portassieve
Product ID: 47376
Number of cases : 
Delivery Timescales: 10
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Melini Orvieto Classico SECCO DOC Umbria
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