Poggio le Volpi's Donnaluce is a refined and enveloping white wine with a fascinating style. It is no coincidence that this bottle is an ode to the entire female gender. In fact, the label shows a cameo with a woman's profile, which was often used as a brooch by aristocratic women or as an embellishment of precious pendants or rings.

] It is characterized by a bright straw yellow color. The nose offers intense fruity sensations of apricot and white peach, supported by hints of smooth, lavender and hazelnut on a mineral background. Soft and intriguing in the mouth, it is fresh and savory, with a persistent, slightly almondy finish.

Ideal both as an aperitif and together with finger food, it is an excellent accompaniment to appetizers and goat cheeses. Try it with spaghetti with clams or with bottarga.

Vineyards of origin  Our vineyards in Monteporzio Catone (Lazio).

Grapes from Malvasia del Lazio, Greco and Chardonnay harvested late. Yield per hectare about 80 quintals.

Training system Espalier with spurred cordon. Soil Red soils of volcanic origin rich in microelements. Vinification and aging Manual harvest of the grapes, prolonged cryomaceration, then subsequent soft pressing and static decantation, followed by fermentation at low temperatures. Aging on its own yeasts, partly in steel and partly in woods of various types, sizes and types. Sensory analysis Bright straw yellow. On the nose intense aromatic sensations of apricot and peach, lychee and Chinese mandarin, lavender, yellow flowers and honey, hazelnut, all accompanied by brackish minerality. Soft and sensual in the mouth, bewitching in the fruity sensations, well supported by freshness and flavor, and persistent on fruity sensations with a slightly almondy finish.

Alcoholic title 13%.

Service temperature 6/8° C.

Pairings Wine of great versatility, excellent as an aperitif with finger food, or on raw seafood appetizers, spicy dishes of oriental cuisine, tempura and sushi, spaghetti with clams and bottarga, citrus and vegetable risotto, fresh goat cheeses.

Acknowledgments

2021 99 points Luca Maroni

2020 5 Grappoli Bibenda 99 points Luca Maroni

2019 5 Grappoli Bibenda Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy 99 points Luca Maroni

2018 5 Grappoli Bibenda Gold Medal Berliner Wine Trophy 4 Viti VITAE Guide to Italian Wines 98 points Luca Maroni

2017 5 Grappoli Bibenda 99 points Luca Maroni Silver Medal Berliner Wine Trophy Silver Medal Mundus Vini