2008 Vini Estremi Vin Blanc

A rare wine from the highest vineyards in Europe, which stretch to more than 3,900 feet above sea level.

The unique combination of soils and an extremely rigid climate have conspired to spare the vines from phylloxera, the root louse that wiped out nearly all of Europe's vineyards between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Evidence exists that the parasite arrived, but quickly died off, due perhaps to the sandy soils deposited by avalanches and/or frigid weather. Therefore, prié blanc (Blanc de Morgex) was never grafted over to American rootstock as are most vines in Italy and the rest of the world. Rather, it is planted directly in the ground on its own roots. The average age of the vines is 90 years with some older than a century.

Tasting Notes
Pale yellow colour in glass, some green tints. Light perfume of pineapple with mineral lemony notes. Crisp, refined and very refreshing due to the grape's naturally high acidity.

Winemaking Notes
Temperature-controlled steel tanks using indigenous yeast varieties. Unfiltered. Serve at 8-10C.