Malvasia Puntinata Casale Certosa 2024

The Malvasia Puntinata from the organic Lazio estate Casale Certosa represents an interpretation of Malvasia Puntinata in a dry version with a gentle and slightly aromatic character. This variety from the vast family of Malvasias, also known as Malvasia del Lazio, had experienced a partial abandonment by growers due to its strong sensitivity to the main vine diseases. However, in recent times, Malvasia Puntinata is once again populating the countryside of Lazio thanks to its remarkable qualities, starting from its exceptional ability to accumulate sugars. The name “Puntinata” refers to the presence of a small dark spot that appears on the grapes at full ripeness.

Casale Certosa Malvasia Puntinata is made from only grapes of the same variety with white berries grown according to the principles of certified organic farming and biodynamics on volcanic soils. The harvest is carried out when the grapes have reached the ideal degree of ripeness and is followed by the operations of de-stemming and pre-fermentative skin maceration of about 24 hours. After the brief contact with the skins, a gentle pressing of the grapes is carried out, with the must obtained undergoing spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks with the intervention of only indigenous yeasts. Subsequently, the wine matures in steel for 8-9 months on the fine lees before final bottling.

The Malvasia Puntinata from Casale Certosa has a straw yellow color with brilliant reflections. The aromatic bouquet expresses sweet and inviting aromas of lychee, canned white peach, chamomile, and wisteria. Fresh and savory sip, with a fine and enveloping progression, of excellent persistence.