Tufobianco - Sassotondo

Tufobianco - SassotondoThe elegant Tufobianco from Sassotondo splashes into the glass in a bright light yellow. The bouquet of this white wine from Tuscany delights with hints of acacia. It is precisely its fruit-driven character that makes this wine so special. The Sassotondo Tufobianco presents itself to the wine drinker as wonderfully dry. This white wine never appears coarse or austere, but rather round and smooth. On the palate, this well-balanced white wine is characterized by an exceptionally crisp texture. The finish of this white wine from the Tuscan wine-growing region ultimately convinces with a lovely aftertaste. The aftertaste is also accompanied by mineral facets from the volcanic rock-dominated soils. Vinification of the Tufobianco from Sassotondo The balanced Tufobianco from Italy is a cuvée made from the grape varieties Greco Bianco, Sauvignon Blanc, and Trebbiano. In Tuscany, the vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on volcanic soils. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by several months of aging on the fine lees before the wine is finally bottled. Food recommendation for Sassotondo Tufobianco This Italian white wine is best enjoyed well chilled at 8–10°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to vegetable stew with pesto, leek soup, or vegetable salad with beetroot.