Sassobianco 2021

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

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

Terroir: Galestro marl and clay soils with calcareous sediments.
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and others.
Training system: Capovolto (arched cane).
Alcohol content: 12,5%
Ageing potential: 2 years depending on the vintage.
Formats: 0,75 lt

The vintages

2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2022

Harvest and climate

The 2021 vintage had a cold spring with some frosts, while the summer proved fairly warm and dry; this balance ensured good vegetative growth. The lack of rainfall brought the harvest forward, with the grapes in excellent ripeness. All of which made for a good vintage! The grapes were picked by hand in late August and early September.

Fermentation and vinification

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

Ageing

It rests for 5-6 months in steel tanks.

Tasting notes

Sassobianco 2021 is a pale straw yellow with greenish reflections. The nose shows good intensity, with citrus blossom such as orange blossom and pink grapefruit and fresh exotic yellow-fleshed fruit such as pineapple, followed by light herbaceous notes closing on a pleasing minerality. On the palate it has good freshness and savouriness supported by a good alcoholic base; the finish is long and brings back all the notes found on the nose.

Serving temperature and glass

The recommended serving temperature is between 10 - 12 C°. The glass to use for this wine is the tulip 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