MEL – SWEET WINE
Grape variety
(white grapes) Fiano di Avellino 70% Greco di Tufo 30%
Production area
Land placed in areas where the DOCG, Greco di Tufo and Fiano di Avellino are traditionally produced.
Altitude
400 m above sea level
Soil type
Clay – Limestone mix
Cultivation system
Cordone speronato
Density of vines in plants/hectare
3500 plants
Yield for hectare
55 quintals
Harvesting period
Mid October
Vinification process
The grapes, after the late harvest are dried on “graticci” and the juice is fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures.
Ageing process: in the barriques for a period of 10-12 months
Organoleptic Characteristic
A gold colour. Sweet whit a long lasting aroma of honey, dried apricot and candied citrus fruit.