Vinchio Vaglio Montecroce
A vibrant dry white wine with delicate floral and tropical notes, perfect with light dishes
Vinchio Vaglio Montecroce Cortese DOC, Piemonte, Italy, is a delightful dry White wine crafted from 100% Cortese grapes. The vinification involves soft pressing, fermentation in stainless steel at 16-18°C, followed by maturation on lees for a month and further tank ageing for four months, with no oak. It offers summer aromas of flowers and hay, layered with lightly aromatic and tropical notes. The palate is delicate and vibrant, featuring a slight savoury twist and a pleasing finish. This versatile wine is vegan and vegetarian, making it great as an aperitif or paired with fresh cheese, savoury pies, omelettes, white meats, or fish.
75.0CL , 11.5% ABV , Vintage: 2024
Vinification
The grapes are softly pressed and the clear must is separated and transferred to stainless steel tank for 20 days where alcoholic fermentation takes place between 16 to 18 °C. The wine then matures on the lees with bâtonnage for nearly one month, followed by a clarification before being returned to tank for a further 4 months. No MLF. The wine is bottled in early spring and released one month later. No oak ageing.
Flavour profile
This Cortese offers an honest expression of its varietal, presenting summer aromas of flowers and hay, complemented by lightly aromatic and tropical notes. The palate is delicate and vibrant, featuring a slight savoury twist and a pleasing finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 12-14°C to best enjoy its delicate floral and tropical notes.