Bianco 'Monte dei Frati' La Felce 2023
Artisanal"Monte dei Frati" is a juicy, savory and mineral white wine based on Vermentino, born on the soils of the Colli di Luni, vinified in steel with skin maceration for 48 hours. It has a mineral and Mediterranean bouquet, with notes of fruit, citrus, and territorial herbs. On the palate, it is tense and fresh, consistent with the nose and persistent.
The White "Monte dei Frati" from the La Felce winery is the natural fruit of an enchanted territory, not far from the sea and immersed in a lush display of plants and flowers, in a perfect Ligurian environment. The area where the winery is located is indeed that of Casano, in the province of La Spezia, within the territory of the Colli di Luni. The type of winemaking and the way of working, both in the field and in the winery, of La Felce promotes the true and genuine expression of the territory. The 5.5 hectares of property are entirely cultivated according to a biological system, with a strong belief that the grapes should be able to speak for themselves, rich as they are with wonders to tell.
“Monte dei Frati” White is a pure Vermentino, coming from a vineyard of 2.5 hectares. The vines used have an average age of 40 years and reside on sedimentary soils with an abundant presence of sandstones. Once harvested strictly by hand, the bunches are transported to the winery, where they undergo a crushing and a maceration of about 48 hours.The alcoholic fermentation occurs spontaneously through the action of indigenous yeasts inside 25 hl steel containers, where the aging on its own lees also takes place for a total duration of 4 months.
La Felce “Monte dei Frati” presents a straw yellow color. The aroma exhibits clear marine and Mediterranean hints, with an evident array of aromatic herbs that intertwine with a fruity note of yellow fruit and citrus. On the palate, it is savory, well integrated with freshness and juice. It maintains a good balance and is characterized by an enormous drinkability. It is a very pleasant white that “immediately feels like a vacation,” recreating the aromas and flavors of a stunning postcard landscape.