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Il Filare Bianco
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TORREVENTO
IL FILARE BIANCO IGT
2005
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Town:
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Corato, Andria (BA)
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Region:
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Puglia
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Grape variety:
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Pinot
Bianco (60%) - Sauvignon (40%)
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| Size of vineyard: |
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Training of vines: |
pergola |
| Age of vineyard: |
1980-1992
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Altitude: |
1,150 - 1,300ft
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| Vines/Acre: |
1,240
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Yield/Acre: |
9,500 Lbs
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Soil:
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calcareous-clayey
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Exposure:
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| Harvest: |
Late September
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| Sugar at harvest: |
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Alcohol: |
11.5% |
| Total acidity: |
5.8
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Dry extract: |
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PH:
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3.22
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Residual sugar:
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| Vinification: |
Grapes
are crushed and softly pressed. The obtained must (55%)
is cooled to 10-12° C to stop natural fermentation and allow
clarification. Subsequently, the must is decanted and selected
yeasts are added to foster a rational fermentation under controlled
temperatures (20°C) lasting about 8-10 days.
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| Fermentation: |
Stainless
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Malolactic ferm: |
No
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| Filtration: |
Yes |
Fining: |
No
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| Aging: |
Stainless |
Production: |
25,000 btls |
Bottling date:
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March 2006
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Release date:
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May 2006
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| Color: |
Light
straw yellow |
| Fragrance: |
Delicate
bouquet with a scent of flowers |
Taste:
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Dry,
refreshing.
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| Food matching |
It is
best drunk young, with grilled fish, oysters, shellfish or poultry. |
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