MELITAEA
Like the Melitaea butterfly, this orange wine embodies transformation. Crafted from white grapes which are macerated with their skins, it develops complex aromas, depth and structure.
denomination
Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica – IGT
year
2025
production area
Vaggio, Reggello, Firenze, Tuscany, Italy
grape types
Trebbiano 65%, Vermentino 19%, Malvasia 26%
age of vines
50 years (Trebbiano and Malvasia) & 5 years (Vermentino)
vineyard size
2 ha
height
150-180 over sea level
exposure
South-east
soil type
Sandy-clay soil
wine harvest period
Mid-September
harvest method
By hand and use of small boxes, whereby the best grape clusters can be selected.
vinification
Steel fermentation with maceration for 17 days on the skins, using yeast occurring naturally on our lands; soft pressing.
Wine analysis
Sugar 0.1 g/l;
Acidity 4.2 g/l
Alcohol by volume
12%
Taste description
Aromas of dried apricot, almond and black tea lead to a beautifully rounded finish.
Serving temperature
12-16°C
Recommended with
Ideal as an aperitif or paired with richly flavoured seafood and Asian cousine.
Number of bottles
685