Antico Sfizio
Vineyards located in the municipality of Diano Castello (IM)
Vintage
2023
Grapes
100% Vermentino
Vinification
The freshly picked grapes are de-stemmed, pressed, and vinified with the skins. The maceration, deliberately old-fashioned, lasts 5 days. Fermentation is spontaneous. Weekly cruising on the lees for 4 months.
Maturation
At the producer 5-6 months in stainless steel tanks. At least one month of bottle aging.
Duration
Average 4-5 years.
Visual aspect
Intense straw yellow, almost amber.
Olfactory aspect
Intense notes of almond and honey with a hint of dried apricot.
Taste aspect
Fresh, with good persistence and richness. The aromas are similar to those found at the nose, with a dominance of dried fruits.
Pairings
Tasty foods, stockfish, Ligurian-style rabbit, even cheeses.
The awards
annata 2010
“Corona” awarded by the Guide Vini Buoni d’Italia, Touring Club Editore
The historical label
From an increasingly globalized world, perfect wines were born, but too much alike. This wine gives new emotions and instead represents a step back to an “ancient” flavor discovery but at the same time a “whim” to mix with friends.
