Furore Bianco
Appellation: Costa d’Amalfi DOC
Type: White, dry
Blend: 60% Falanghina, 40% Biancolella
Color: Pale straw yellow.
Bouquet: Delicate aroma of fruit, reminiscent of the unmistakable Mediterranean scents of the zone of origin.
Taste: Pervasive and balanced, with a slight dominance of the acidic note supporting the freshness of the aromas.
Alcohol: 13% (varies with vintage).
Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 13-15° C (55-60° F) in a tall, fairly wide goblet.
Pairing: Ideal with light pasta dishes, shellfish soups, grilled chicken with rice, paella, salad with shrimp, grilled or salted fish and fried fish.
Production Area: Furore and neighboring municipalities.
Vineyards: Terraced coastal slopes.
Elevation: 150-700 meters (490-2,300 ft) a.s.l.
Exposure: South, southwest.
Soil: Dolomitic-limestone rock.
Vine density: 5,000-7,000 per hectare.
Planting system: Pergola and/or atypical radial, espalier.
Yield per Hectare: 8-quintals per hectare (1.5 kg per plant).
Harvest: First 10 days in October by hand.
Vinification: The hand-picked grapes are brought into the cellar whole and, after being destemmed and crushed they undergo soft pressing. The free-run must, which undergoes cold static fining and is inoculated with selected yeasts, ferments at a temperature of approx. 15°C for about 20/30 days.
Aging: 4-months in stainless steel.