This wine is the felicitous result of a challenging experiment in the early 1980s: the introduction of a sauvignon blanc, a traditionally northern variety, into the Mediterranean climate of Apulia with the goal of producing a wine that would show significant varietal definition.

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GROWING AREA
Commune of Andria, in the "Castel del Monte" D.O.C. area.

GRAPE VARIETIES
100% Sauvignon Blanc.

VINEYARDS
Planted at an altitude of 350 metres on rocky soils, the vineyard is trained to spurred cordon at a density of 4,800 vines/hectare. Yields are kept to 90-100 q/h.

VINIFICATION
The grapes are picked between the first and second week of August. The settled must is inoculated with cultured yeasts, and then ferments for about 10 days at 18°C in stainless-steel tanks.

MATURATION
The wine matures on the fine lees for 3-4 months to develop complexity and aromatic richness, and undergoes complete malolactic fermentation. It is released in the spring following harvest.

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%; total acidity 5.80 g/l; pH 3.30; residual sugar 2.8 g/l; total S0₂ 85 mg/l.

TASTING NOTES
A luminous straw yellow in appearance; complex aromas with good varietal hallmarks, fruit-forward and crisp; refreshing, rich, and fruity on the palate, well-balanced, with an appealing acidity.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Perfect with seafood antipasti, and with fish, poultry and veal dishes. Well chilled, it makes a lovely aperitif.

STORING
Terre al Monte's complexity and superb structure allow it to mature in the bottle for up to three years from harvest date.