Furfante is Rivera's most refreshing lightly-effervescent white wine. This e wine is produced from varieties long-traditional to north-central Puglia, with grapes that have been rigorously quality-selected. It is crisp and delicate, displaying an appealing, soft effervescence. Well chilled, it is an excellent aperitif wine, as well as a delicious, easy-drinking partner to fish-based dishes.

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GROWING AREA
Hills and pre-hills of the Murgia area, northwest of Bari.

GRAPES
Bombino bianco and lesser amounts of Pampanuto.

VINEYARDS
Trained to the traditional pergola pugliese and to vertical trellising, planted in deep limestone soils at elevations of 180-200 metres. Yield per hectare varies between 110 and 130 q./ha.

VINIFICATION
The grapes are harvested in the latter half of September. The must is gravity-settled for clarity, then fermented with cultured yeasts for 10 days in steel fermenters at 18-20°C.

MATURATION
Following refrigeration and filtration, the wine is bottled in February.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Alcohol 11%; total acidity: 5.80 g/l; pH 3.20; residual sugar: 2.2 g/l; total SO²: 90 mg/l.

SENSORY PROFILE
Light straw appearance; lively, fruity bouquet with classic notes of fresh hay; delicate, refreshing palate.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Its liveliness and moderate alcohol make it the ideal choice for an aperitif wine, and it is delicious with seafood and a wide range of fish. Serve at 8-10°C.

Furfante Bianco technical sheet