Argiolas Is Argiolas
Wine Description
Made from 100% Vermentino grapes that are selected from some of the oldest vines in various estate vineyards. After a soft pressing, the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks to capture all the authentic character of this flavorful island white.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Vermentino di Sardegna DOC
Vineyard name
Selegas/The Is Argiolas vineyards
Vineyard size
50 acres
Soil composition
Clay and limestone
Training method
Espalier
Elevation:
825 feet
Vines/acre:
494
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
1990
Harvest time:
August-September
First vintage of this wine:
2000
Bottles produced of this wine:
120,000
Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
100% Vermentino
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
20 days
Fermentation temperature:
65 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.5
Acidity:
5.1 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
23.5 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.1 g/L