Petraluce Verdeca salento IGT

ORIGIN

Petraluce was created in 2012 to promote local white grape varieties from the Valle D’Itria region. In the past, Verdeca was a fairly neutral grape mainly used for Vermouth production.

PRODUCTION DISTRICT

Tuturano (Brindisi)

ALTITUDE

The 15-hectare vineyard is planted at 30 metres above sea level, close to the sea (8km) which provides good temperature variation and a constant breeze as a natural mould deterrent.

TYPE OF SOIL

Sandy and rich in chlorides, giving the wine its tangy, minerally qualities.

TRAINING SYSTEM

Guyot, 5,000 plants per hectare to limit yields and ensure quality.

HARVEST

Mechanically harvested in mid-September at night to preserve acidity and start fermentation during the coolest hours, reducing energy consumption.

WINEMAKING

After soft crushing and pressing, the grapes are fermented reductively in stainless steel vats for 15 days at controlled temperature.

RECOMMENDED CELLARING

18 months in bottles, laid down in a cool, dark place.