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MANI DEL SUD D.O.P. BIANCO

TERRITORY The region is identified by three climatic elements: the sun, the architect that creates generous degrees of sugar, the sea, responsible for the minerality of the wines, and the wind that makes this area naturally free of disease and particularly suitable for the production of "natural" wines. Characterized by extensive flat areas and modest hilly reliefs, the Salento region is geologically constituted by a calcareous structure of medium texture.

VARIETY INFORMATION A blending of two grape varieties of international importance. The Chardonnay grape, cultivated in all weather conditions and in every territory, on clayey-calcareous soils and in temperate, warm and windy climates, ensures great results thanks to its excellent ability to adapt. The Sauvignon Bianco, whose name derives from the words "wild plant", prefers dry soils, rich in nutrients. It shows good wind tolerance and adapts very well to the Salento climate.

VINIFICATION After careful selection of the berries, soft pressing and static racking is employed, the fermentation process for Sauvignon Bianco takes place in small acacia barriques, the fermenting mass is frequently stirred. The Chardonnay is fermented in steel tanks; both varietals are kept at a controlled temperature.

TASTING NOTES

COLOUR Light straw yellow with light green-gold reflections.

AROMAS Elegant aromas, light herbaceous and fresh fruit scents.

PALATE Dry, soft, medium-bodied. It has a round taste, pleasant acidity, a fruity and almond finish, with good persistence.

PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS A structured wine, it goes well with white meats, cold cuts, fish dishes and fresh cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE 10-12 °C

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MANI DEL SUD SALICE SALENTINO D.O.P. BIANCO

GRAPE VARIETIES Chardonnay 80% / Sauvignon Bianco 20% AREA OF PRODUCTION Salento - VINEYARD ALTITUDE 100 m s.l.m. SOIL TYPOLOGY Calcareous-clayey soil TRAINING SYSTEM Pugliese Sapling STRAIN DENSITY 4000/ha OUTPUT PER HECTARE 60 q/ha GRAPE YIELD IN WINE 60% AVERAGE AGE OF VINE 40 years old HARVEST Manually harvested at the end of August. FERMENTATION In steel and acacia barriques. AGEING Chardonnay 3 months in steel, Sauvignon Bianco 3 months in acacia barriques and then 3 months in bottle. DEGREE OF ALCOHOL 13% ACIDITY 6 g/l

Apollonio Casa Vinicola s.r.l. - Via San Pietro in Lama, 7 - 73047 (Le) Italy Tel. +39 0832 327182 - Fax +39 0832 420051 - P.iva 02938790751 1870 www.apolloniovini.it - [email protected]