Mamertino Grillo Ansonica D.O.C.
The Mamertino Grillo-Ansonica DOC was born in a small vineyard, near the sea, opposite the Aeolian Islands. The sun, the heat and the cool sea breeze wrap around this wine like a gentle hug.
The wine: Mamertino
Denomination: D.O.C. Mamertino Grillo-Ansonica
Grape Variety: Grillo, Ansonica (or Inzolia)
Type of grapevine: bilateral pruned-spur vines
Agriculture: Organic with use of bio-dynamic treatments, no chemical intervention
Harvest: early in the morning, in small 16-kilo cases. Hand-picked grapes.
Oenologist: Alessandro Pensabene
Winemaking process: Low temperature gentle press in inert atmosphere with dry ice, clarification through static decantation and fermentation in climate-controlled stainless-steel tanks.
Aging: In stainless steel tanks with batonnage on best sediments.
Colour: Pale yellow with a hint of green
Nose: Varietal and citrusy with a light fruity scent.
Taste: Fresh and fruity
Alcohol: from 12,5% vol to 13,5% vol based on the year of production