Suore Cistercensi 2024 'Coenobium' Lazio Bianco

The wine’s co-harvested and co-fermented Trebbiano (45%), Malvasia (35%), and Verdicchio (20%) translate the power of Vitorchiano’s volcanic soils. These grapes are grown in the Monastery according to natural methods, without the use of synthetic chemical treatments. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless-steel and fiberglass tanks. While the wine spends some time resting on the lees, it is technically direct press, no skin contact. The lees aging brings creaminess to the lemony brightness, turning towards a lemon curd. White and yellow florals like jasmine, chamomile, and chrysanthemum. Straw, fennel, quince, smoke: I could go on and on, these wines are expressive and evocative.

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