Forra-Manzoni-Bianco-2021

Forra Manzoni Bianco, 2021

Winery:

Alois Lageder

Nose: slightly aromatic, pronounced, fruity (quince, pear), flintstone, spicy. Palate: full bodied, concentrated, quite rich, fresh, spicy, and dry.

Region:

Italy, Trentino (Magre)

Ratings/Score/Awards:

N/A

Varietal Composition:

Manzoni Bianco

Fun Facts:

This grape variety was created in the 1930s by Prof. Luigi Manzoni, Director of the Conegliano Research Centre, as a cross between Riesling and Pinot Bianco. Its characteristics include loose-berried clusters, thick skins, high acid levels and lower concentrations of sugar. The name Forra means gorge or narrow valley in Italian. Certified biodynamic.

Technical Data:

Fermentation Mode:

10 day maceration in large casks

Malolactic Fermentation:

N/A

Maturation Mode & Time:

Approximately 9 months on the lees in large casks.