Polveri della Scarrupata, Terre del Volturno
Appellation: Terre del Volturno IGT
Type: White, dry
Blend: 85% Fiano, 12% Asprinio, 3% Pallagrello Bianco and 5% other white grapes
Color: Very bright golden yellow.
Bouquet: Intense and complex aromas of acacia, eucalyptus, and hazelnut, notes of apricot, chamomile and citronella and a touch of smoky minerality.
Taste: Incredibly rich, warm and lively in the mouth. Extrordinary texture, structure and power in the fresh fruit and mineral mid-palate. There is an amazing tension throughout which excites the mouth and lingers on the very long finish. A truly cellar-worthy white wine.
Alcohol: 13%.
Serving Temperature: 10/12º C (50/54º F)
Food Pairings: Shellfish, light meats and vegetable dishes, salads, and fresh cheeses.
Production Area: Castel Campagnano, upper region of Caserta in Campania.
Soil: Highly draining sandy soils.
Harvest:
Alcoholic Fermentation: Maceration in temperature-controlled steel vats
Aging: 3 months in steel vats, then in 500-liter tonneau barrels and used barriques for around 12 months before aging a further eight months in the bottle.