NAME

ISCHIA FORASTERA DOC

PRODUCER

D'Ambra Vini d'Ischia S.r.l.

PRODUCTION AREA

Ischia. Vineyards of Forio, Lacco Ameno and Serrara Fontana of the vintners: Bartolino Regine, Giulio Mattera, Bartolo Castagliuolo and Venanzio Calise.

SOIL CHARACTERISTICS

Volcanic soil of medium texture, rich in potassium and phosphorus.

ALTIMETRY

400-500 meters above sea level

CULTIVATED VARIETIES

Forastera 100%.

TYPE OF VINE TRAINING

Low espalier (typical of ancient pruning).

VINEYARD SURFACE

9 acres

GRAPE YIELD PER HECTARE

70 q/ha

HARVEST TIME

Second/third decade of September; harvested by hand.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE

White vinification with cold decantation of the must and temperature control during fermentation, storage and bottling.

AGING

Stainless steel tank.

SERVING TEMPERATURE

14° C

ALCOHOLIC GRADATION

12,5% Vol.

ORGANOLEPTIC NOTES

Color Straw yellow with golden hues.

BOUQUET

Fruity notes (apricot and yellow peach). Hints of Mediterranean scrub.

TASTE

Dry, almondy, characterful and persistent.

PAIRING

Fish soup, medium matured cheese, white meat.