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“The grapes come from vineyards of 15/20 years located on the property surrounding Castello della Sala, at altitudes between 200 and 450 meters above sea level, in Pliocene sedimentary soils rich in marine fossils with some clay in. The grapes, gathered the night, were transferred to a refrigerated conveyor to ensure the low temperature at the time of pressing and crushing operations. the varieties were vinified separately since they ripen at different times and also require a different approach to winemaking. the Chardonnay musts remained in contact with the skins for 4 to 6 hours at a temperature of about 10 ° C, after which the musts were transferred into new 225 l. French oak (Allier and Troncais) where alcoholic fermentation took place for 18 days or so.
The wine remained on its lees in oak barrels for about six months, during which he completed malolactic fermentation. It ‘was then blended and bottled. This was followed by a period of aging in bottle for another 10 months in the historic cellars of Castello della Sala before being released on the market. “
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