Colli di Catone SANT ANTONIO Frascati Superiore DOC
Name:
Colli di Catone SANT ANTONIO Frascati Superiore DOC - 2006
Where it's from:
>Italy
>Lazio (Latium)
>Frascati
Price per case:
£59.88
Bottle size:
75 cl
Bottles per case:
12
Style:
Fruity Dry Whites
Grapes:
Trebbiano/Malvasia
Description:
From one of the best producers, clean, fresh minerally white.
This wine is a blend of Malvasia del Lazio, Malvasia di Candia, Trebbiano Toscano and a small percentage of Chardonnay. The fruit is from vineyards in cool North-facing sites at 300 – 400 m altitude in Monte Porzio Catone in the classic Frascati production area to the South of Rome.
In the vineyard the soil has a volcanic origin rich in potassium, phosphorous and other micro elements. Though quick draining, this type of soil retains sufficient moisture to sustain the vine even in times of drought. The high concentration of minerals in the soil favours the production of top quality fruit.
Once in the winery there is a very soft pressing while controlled fermentation of the free run juice is at cool temperatures (below 18 °C). Then the wine is left to mature in stainless steel and bottled not before the first week of March following harvest.
This has produced a pale straw coloured wine with green tints. Here the clean fruity nose with a steely overtones gives way to a crisp, fresh palate with ripe pear flavours and a clean tangy finish.
Rich, grapey nose with nutty overtones. Creamy, soft palate with rich and persistent fruit/mineral flavours reflecting the character of the Malvasia del Lazio grapes. Antonio Pulcini is well-known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (24 x 37.5 cl)
Rich, grapey nose with nutty overtones. Creamy, soft palate with rich and persistent fruit/mineral flavours reflecting the character of the Malvasia del Lazio grapes. (12 x 75 cl)
This wine is as warm and silky as only a great wine can be. It shows an enormous body and complexity and a firm, elegant structure. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (12 x 75 cl)
It is locally recognised as one of the top crus of Frascati. 8,000 bottles only are produced in good vintages. Bright straw developing yellow hints with age. Rich, intense nose with herbal overtones. Full bodied, very rich-textured palate with complex, nutty flavours and great persistence. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (6 x 75 cl)
It is locally recognised as one of the top crus of Frascati. 8,000 bottles only are produced in good vintages. Bright straw developing yellow hints with age. Rich, intense nose with herbal overtones. Full bodied, very rich-textured palate with complex, nutty flavours and great persistence. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (12 x 75 cl)
Complex, developed, nutty aromas with floral and spicy overtones. Full-bodied, rich palate with great length. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (12 x 75 cl)
Complex, developed, nutty aromas with floral and spicy overtones. Full-bodied, rich palate with great length. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety mean that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati (6 x 75 cl)
Colli di Catone was established in 1974 with the specific objective to introduce on the market a variety of fragrant wines, rich in body and flavour. Antonio Pulcini is well known in the U.K. as Frascati’s leading winemaker. His insistence on buying only the best grapes and a dedication to the rare Malvasia del Lazio variety means that his wines have a degree of personality rare in Frascati. A deep dark red coloured wine with a sophisticated bouquet of forrest fruit aromas. The fruit follows through onto the palate showing fresh acidity. The Cabernet Sauvignon imparts richness and structure while the Merlot lends a more velvety fullness and alluring softness to this great wine. (6 x 75 cl)