COSTE DEL VIVO BIANCO

IGT Toscana Bianco

2018

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We have just a few white grape vines so we like to experiment and although the style may vary, the character of these old Tuscan varieties always shows: Exotic notes of jasmin, honeysuckle, lemon, spices and minerals are typical. With soft acidity and rich texture. 150 bottles made. 

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In 2018 grapes were harvested at peak maturity. Grapes were destemmed and pressed into a small stainless steel tank. Fermentation by wild yeasts was allowed to start spontaneously. After malolactic fermentation the wine was racked into clean glass carbuoys and bottled after 6 months by hand and without filtration. As far as we know the varieties include Malvasia Lunga, Trebbiano Toscano, Malvasia Verde, Moscato but a few mysterious vines remain unidentified.

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Vintage
2018

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Agriculture
Organic but not yet certified 

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Vineyard (year planted, altitude a.s.l.)
Seggiano (1974, 350m)

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Grape Variety
50% Malvasia Lunga 
30% Trebbiano Toscano
10% Malvasia Verde
5%   Moscato
5%   other

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Yield
Grapes: 750g per plant
Wine: 20 hl/ha

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Harvest 
By hand into 18kg crates
Late-september

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Winemaking
Native yeasts, stainless steel tank
Spontaneous malolactic fermentation

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Ageing
6 months in glass carbuoys

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Classification
IGT Toscana Bianco

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Alcohol
14,5% by volume

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Quantity Produced
150 bottles (75cl)