Pignoletto is the name of an autochthonous grape by which this unique and delicious wine is obtained: this is properly considered "The king of Bologna hills wines". An accurate selection of the slightly over-ripened grapes is  the most important step of the realization of this delicious wine. 30% of this wine is placed to ferment inside French Central Massif oak barrels, while the remaining 70% ferments in steel marc vats. At the end of winter the two parts are finally blended. The result is a wine with a pleasant flowery fragrance. In the mouth it is fresh and well structured. Alcohol: 12.5-13% vol. approximately.

Organoleptic information

Colour: Pale yellow with greenish shades .
Scent: Fruity with marked flowery fragrances.
Taste: outstanding balance between freshness and structure. Persistent residual taste.
Gastronomy: first courses, white meats and fish.
Service temperature: 10°-12° C approx.

Technical information:

Production area: Bologna's hills DOC area - Micro zone: Monte San Pietro. It is located in the "Pignoletto Classico" area, which is an even restricted area of the “Colli Bolognesi” one.
District area: Monte San Pietro (Bologna)
Hamlet: San Chierlo
Height: 400 meters over sea level.
Exposure: South
Position: hills
Soil composition: Slaty medium textured soil
Grape: Pignoletto
Growing system: Guyot
Plant density: 2.500 plants /hectare
Plants medium life: 30 years.
Grape yield per hectare : 7000 kg /hectare
Grape yield per plant: 2,8 kg/ plant.
Harvest: grapes are picked up by hand when they are slightly mature
Vinification: 30% of the grapes ferments in French Central Massif oak barrels, while the remaining 70% ferments inside steel marc vats at controlled temperature.
Fermentation temperature: 18° C approx.
Issue on the market: the spring immediately after the harvest
Alcohol: 13 % vol.
Total acidity : 6,20 g/l.