Tre Monti Vitalba Albana in Anfora 2023

Tre Monti Vitalba Albana in Anfora 2023

Production area and municipality: Municipality of Imola and Municipality of Forlì

Production area: Vigna Bacchilega, Imola

Appellation: Romagna DOCG Albana secco

Grape variety: 100% Albana

Soil profile: Silt – clay

Vineyard year: 1983

Vinification In Georgian amphora (kvevri) of 470 liters without addition of selected yeasts and without temperature control. Maceration: from 70 to 120 days (depending on the year)

Vinification: In anfora

Average annual production: 2,500 bottles

Color: Intense straw yellow

Bouquet: Exotic fruit, dry yellow fruit and aromatic herbs

Taste: Adequate freshness and good flavor

Food suggestions: Fish dishes, white meats or medium-aged cheeses

The heart of the winery lies in the center of the farm estate in Imola, where only estate-grown grapes are vinified. All of the vineyards are managed according the principles of sustainable viticulture, which mandates inter-row cover-cropping and the lowest possible use of chemicals.

In addition, recent years have witnessed surprising gains as a result of considering the phases of the moon in relation to certain vineyard management practices (one of the doctrines in biodynamic agriculture), such as hedging, planting new vines, and, in some cases, the harvest itself.

The winemaking operations too, watched over painstakingly by the experienced and talented Vittorio Navacchia, are animated by a philosophy of minimal intervention.

Every step is carried out with full respect not only for the integrity of the fruit, but above all for the unique character of each growing year, so that Vittorio can ensure that the final wines fully expresses all of the conditions that gave it birth.