Locorotondo D.O.C. is one of Apulia's classic white wines, renowned for its freshness and easy drinkability. The vineyards, planted to the verdeca and bianco d'Alessano varieties, are in the Locorotondo area, in the lovely Valle d'Itria, and are head-trained or vertical trellised.

GROWING AREA
Locorotondo D.O.C. area, which covers the hill areas of the Murgia south of Bari.

GRAPE VARIETIES
50% Verdeca, 50% Bianco d'Alessano.

VINEYARDS
Planted in reddish, rocky soils at an altitude of 300-350 metres in the picturesque Valle d'Itria, they are trained to the low vertical trellis system and yield an average of 80-90 q/h.

VINIFICATION
The grapes are picked in the first week in October. The settled must is inoculated with cultured yeasts, and then given a 10-day fermentation at 18°C in stainless steel.

MATURATION
The wine is ready for release 5-6 months after the harvest.

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcool 11%; total acidity 5.70 g/l; pH 3.20; residual sugar 3.5 g/l; total S0₂ 90 mg/l.

TASTING NOTES
Light straw yellow in colour; classic varietal aromas of mown hay; clean and refreshing on the palate, with an appealing delicacy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Its moderate alcohol and crisp acidity make it ideal with seafood antipasti and with any fried fish.