OCONE - Agricola del Monte Srl
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..... from history to present day .....
Vigna del Monaco Morto
our Falanghina cru, has its name historically rooted to the events of the 19th Century where it is documented as having a band of thieves and bandits who roamed this particular area. History tells of the findings of a monk’s corps under a bridge – most likely killed by this band of thieves. Since then, the entire zone has been named, “del Monaco morto” and more specifically for us. ...For superstitious purposes we have taken the word “morto” (dead) out of the name and off the bottle…
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Produce |
Agricola Del Monte Srl |
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Enologist |
Carmelo Ferrara |
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Production zone |
Hillsides of Ponte, Sannio - Campania with South - west exposure, 300 meters above sea level |
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Soil |
Limestone and tuff |
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Varietal |
100% Falanghina |
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Harvest |
A single vineyard “Cru” of less than 1 Ha, higher in elevation than surrounding vineyards and with excellent exposure the sun making for a higher quality grape selection. Hand-picked into baskets |
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Grape yield |
50 quintals per hectare |
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Vinification |
Alcohol fermentation occurs in vertical wood vats at a controlled temperature of 18°C. A brief maceration period followed by a gentle pressing to conserve its scents. Bottled in late Spring |
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Alcohol content |
13% |
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Conservation |
Stainless steel vats |
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Organoleptic characteristc |
Distinctly straw-yellow in colour Ample, rich and refined floral perfumes with elegant notes of mature fruit (apricot) and spice tones Fresh and sapid on the palate, opening up with a nice balance and good structure. A wise use of wood where both malolactic and alcohol fermentation occur developing its complexity. |