MARISA CUOMO, “Fiorduva”

Region: Campania
Varietal Blend: 30% Fenile, 30% Ginestra, 40% Ripoli
Production Area: Furore and sorroundings
Vineyards: Terraced coastal slopes. Southern exposure at 600/1500 ft above sea level.
Soil: Rocky-calcareous
Planting system: Pergola and/or Espallier
Vine density: 2.600/3600 per acre
Harvest: Third week in October
Yield per Hectar: 6000 Kilos (1.3 Kg per plant)
Aging: The wine is aged in oak barrels for approximately 9 months with an additional 6 months in the bottle.
Vinification: The over ripe grapes are gently pressed and the juice is then racked off of the solids into French oak barrels where it is inoculated with selected yeast. A cold maceration is used to obtain the finest fragrance of the fruit. Temperature controlled fermentation takes place in oak barrels for about 3 months.
Alcohol: 14%????

Tasting Notes: Fiorduva is a rich straw yellow color with golden hues. This wine shows ripe tropical fruit, with a touch of apricot and caramel in the nose. It finishes with a firm dried apricot and currant note. Very long tangy aftertaste.
Food Pairings: This elegant wine serves well as a dessert wine or as a Meditation Wine.

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