Altaica
Made from 100% Canaiolo Bianco grapes grown in the historic Sterparo vineyard, this wine takes its name from the type of old rose that was traditionally grown around the vines on this property. The vineyard was planted in 1950 at 80 metres above sea level below Roccasecca dei Volsci. It’s located 4 kilometres from Prossedi and faces south-east, alongside the Amaseno river. The first vintage was in 2017.
Data Sheet
Type of wine: White wine produced from vineyards cultivated using sustainable farming methods and now being converted to organic.
Denomination: Lazio Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Grape variety: 100% Canaiolo Bianco
Production area: From the Sterparo vineyard, 4 kilometres from Prossedi, below Roccasecca dei Volsci. Altitude 80 metres. It stretches along a ventilated slope facing three directions: south-west, east and south-east, about 15 kilometres from the sea
Soil: From an original flood plain, the soils are clay with lime, rich in organic material, with some iron, river pebbles and with a large percentage of sandy scheletro. The river Amaseno’s passage here through the centuries has contributed to the soil’s fertility.
Plants per hectare: 4,000
Training system: Guyot
Harvest: In the first half of September, by hand
Vineyard age: Planted in 1950
Vinification: After the grapes have been picked by hand, they are put into the soft press; their must is fermented in stainless steel at 16°C. The wine matures over 6 months in tanks on the fine lees. The wine is racked and assembled in August or September before being bottled and fined for at least 3 months before being sold.
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