ROMAGNA ALBANA SECCO DONOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA E GARANTITA

This wine is for us a return to the past when the Albana was the main grape variety vinified in our Estate . “Frangipane” is the name of the Countess of Bertinoro “Aldruda Frangipane” famous for her heroic participation in the defense of Ancona under siege by the German imperial troops.

Denomination: Romagna Albana Secco DOCG

Vineyards: grapes come from vineyards estate owned in San Martino

Vine growing:  4.500 vines per hectare with duplex system and 5.000 vines per hectare with guyot

Grape variety:  100%  Albana

Altitude: 100-200 metres above sea level

Harvesting: at the beginning of September, after a careful selection in the vineyards, the grapes are hand-picked

Vinification: alcoholic fermentation at a controlled temperature

Maturation: on its fine lees for 5/6 months

Refining: in bottle for at least 1 month

Average production:  6.000 bottles

Organoleptic features: Frangipane is a fresh and flavor wine. The color is pale, sign of a wine grape  early ripening . His acidity and flavor  give it a pleasant drinkability.