Sassobianco 2015

Colli dell’Etruria Centrale Bianco D.O.C.

Until 1987 the white wine of Tenuta Bossi was made from Trebbiano.

Buy on the shop Technical sheet (PDF)

Terroir: Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and others.
Training system: Capovolto (arched cane).
Alcohol content: 13,0%
Ageing potential: 2 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt

The vintages

2013 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022

Harvest and climate

These grapes are harvested in late August and early September.

Fermentation and vinification

Off the skins, with soft pressing, in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.

Ageing

Tasting notes

Appearance: Pale straw yellow with greenish reflections Nose: Good aromatic intensity with fresh exotic fruit and citrus, followed by light herbaceous notes closing on a pleasing minerality. Palate: Good freshness and savouriness supported by a fair alcoholic base; the finish is long, fruity and mineral.

Serving temperature and glass

Pairing

Shellfish antipasti, first courses with vegetables.

Production area

The Villa Bossi estate, at an altitude of around 300 metres above sea level, mainly in the Camerata vineyard, south-west facing and set on the hillside, with 0.5 hectares of Sauvignon Blanc and 0.5 hectares of Chardonnay and other varieties.

Environmental label

Bottle

GL 71

Green glass — Glass collection

Capsule

C/ALU 90

Polylaminate — Aluminium collection

Cork

FOR 51

Cork stopper — Organic waste collection

Packaging

PAP 20

Corrugated cardboard — Cardboard collection