La Meridiana

MONFERRATO BIANCO DOC PUNTET

Varieties:
60% Chardonnay, 30% Cortese, 10% Favorita
Surface of the vineyards:
1.1 ht
Composition of the soil:
limestone-marl
Yield:
60 hl/h
Density of the vines:
5000 vines per hectare
Pruning method:
casarsa, spurred cordon
Production:
about 8500 bottles
Harvest period:
beginning of September
Vinification:
soft crushing of the grapes, cold static decanting, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with temperature control
Refinement:
at least three months on the lees in stainless steel tanks, for sale two months after the bottling
Alcohol:
12.5 % vol
Acidity:
5.5 gr/litre
Life:
two – three years
Tasting notes:
light straw yellow with green reflexes, full bodied, balanced and persistent, with hints of bread crust, flowers and fresh fruits
Matching with food:
fish, shellfish, noodles with vegetables, poultry and starters
Serving temperature:
10-12° C in medium to big capacity glasses

GRIGNOLINO D’ASTI DOC VIGNA MAESTRA

Variety:
100% Grignolino
Surface of the vineyards:
0.50 Ha
Composition of the soil:
limestone-clay
Yield:
65 hl/ha
Density of the vines:
5000 vines /ha
Pruning method:
Guyot
Production:
about 4000 bottles
Harvest period:
mid-September
Vinification:
fermentation following the traditional method with maceration on the skin for 4-5 days with frequent delestages and pumping over
Refinement:
in stainless steel tanks, put for sale two months after the bottling
Alcohol:
12.5% vol
Acidity:
5.80 gr/l
Life:
3-4 years
Tasting notes:
light cherry red; balanced nose; to the mouth hints of spices and marasca cherry, finish with light tannic notes. Good persistence and freshness
Matching with food:
starters of all types, grilled fish, poultry, white meat, fondue bourguignonne, and vegetable soup.
Serving temperature:
14-15° C in glasses of medium capacity