Decugnano dei Barbi

MARIS 

Denomination  Umbria Bianco IGT

Grapes   Chardonnay

Number of Bottles  3.500 bottles

First vintage  1978

Alcohol  13,5% vol.

VINIFICATION AND REFINING

Harvest  September 14th 2014

Production  7,300 kg of grapes per hectare.

Vinification  The grapes are first cooled and then pressed very softly. The grapes yield in must is 62%.

Fermentation  In stainless steel vats at 14°-16°C (57°-61°F) for 18 days. 10% of the must was fermented in new French oak.

Refining  Five months in stainless steel vats, then 6 months in bottle before release.