M�rke: Melini

LACRIMA D’ARNO
Bianco di Toscana IGT

Grapes: 80% trebbiano toscano, 20% malvasia del Chianti.

Vineyard: selected vineyards on the hills if Chianti, between Florence and Siena; the vines are trained by the Guyot and Cordone speronato systems on well exposed terrain of mixed soil (albarese, galestro, marl and limestone and clayey schist), with a production of 90 quintals of grapes per hectare, and an output
of wine of 70%.

Vinification: the bunches are de-stalked and vinified by the white method, with a gentle pressing; after cold, natural clarification, and the addition of selected yeasts, the must ferments at a controlled temperature (18°C); the wine then settles in stainless steel vats until it is cold, sterile bottled.
Wine: clear, straw colour with green tints; delicate bouquet of wild flowers and apples, with a hint of musk; light, dry, fresh, lively flavour with an attractive, fruity, lingering aftertaste.

Optimum keeping: 1 year in bottles stored horizontally in cool, dark conditions.

Food matches: light hors d’oeuvres, delicate first courses, vegetables, fish.

Serving temperature: 10-12°C.