Description

Ioppa Winery is headquartered in Romagnano Sesia, a traditional wine-producing town in the foothills of the Italian Alps, Northeastern Piedmont Region. The Winery is nestled on a hilltop outside of town with a stunning view of rolling vineyards, the Sesia River valley and Monte Rosa, the second highest Alpine peak in Europe.

A variety of wines is produced in the hilly area between the towns of Romagnano Sesia and Ghemme, including Ghemme Wine DOCG (Controlled designation of origin guaranteed) and Colline Novaresi wines DOC (Controlled designation of origin).

Saint Gratus

White wine

Growing area

Romagnano Sesia (Province of Novara), Northern Piedmont, Italy.

Organoleptic notes

Colour:Light straw-yellow with greenish hues.

Nose:complex with hints of tropical fruits.

Palate:fresh and perfectly balanced, with mineral whiffs.

Pair with:perfect with fish-based dishes, fresh or medium-aged cheeses; excellent with vegetarian food.

Serving temperatures:8-10 C.

Grapes and winemaking

Varietals:white-berried ones locally grown by Ioppa

Vines age:15 – 20 years

Planting density per acre:1,680 vines

Yield per acre:2,800 Kg

Harvest:mid-September

Vinification method:crushed, drained and quickly pressed; 40-day fermentation in stainless steel vessels at 15-16C.

Aging:in stainless steel vessels.

Refining:several months in bottle.

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