The label speaks of an illustrious character Gioacchino Murat, at the time King of Naples who, during his visit to the kingdom in the nineteenth century, left his signature engraved with his ring stone on a mirror in the living room of the Guarini’s palace in Lecce.
The wine is obtained from Sauvignon blanc grapes and is a certified organic wine.
Tasting Notes:
On the nose it opens on the typical hints of tomato leaf and elderberry with musky and vegetable notes. On the palate it is structured, fresh in acidity, elegant and of good thickness, ending with nuances of tropical fruit and aromatic herbs. To be combined with first courses, such as linguine with lobster or risotto with asparagus, fish and seafood.
Vineyard Characteristics:
Planting Type: Non irrigated cordon spur
Soil: Sandy limestone
Wine Yield: 7000 kg. per hectare
Vinification:
2 hours cold maceration with skins, temperature controlled fermentation
Colour: Straw yellow with light green notes
Nose: Complex, fresh fruits, flowers
Taste: Fruity fresh, aromatic