Notes: Albana di Romagna was the first Italian wine to achieve the DOCG identification in 1987. Grape variety: Albana 100%. Analytical data: dry white wine. Alcohol volume: 15% vol. Production area: Emilia Romagna region (Dozza Imolese hills) Soil: mix of limestone and clay. Altitude: 380/393 ft. a.s.l. Max grape production: 8 tons/hectare. Crushing: late harvest by cutting the branches around the end of September/beginning of October. The bunches are picked up manually and undergo through a cold maceration, for 24 hours, of the skins with the must. In this way the characteristic fragrances of this typical vine are exalted. It is then vinified in white. Concrete or stainless-steel tanks are used for fermentation before ageing on the fine lees. Storage: concrete tanks or stainless steel tanks. Colour: intense golden yellow. Bouquet: full scent of sage and all herbs as rosemary and thyme with final delicate notes of ripe apricot and pineapple; floral accents of jasmine, with an elegant and persistent nose. Taste: great body and well balanced in its important alcohol content. Smooth, round and vibrant in its lively tannins. Pair with: pasta bakes, risotto, broth and even with fish soups or shellfish. Serve at: 10-12°C.
