Features
Name:
Passaturi Minutolo IGT Itria Valley 2025
Terrain:
Karstic
Cellar
The Terrecarsiche winery of Nicola Insalata, founded in 1939, is the result of a strong family tradition. It is located in central Apulia, in Castellana Grotte. It produces the Typical Geographical Indication and Controlled Designation of Origin wines of Gioia del Colle and Valle D'Itria. The company's wines include a Gioia del Colle Primitivo, Fanova, from vineyards located in Castellana Grotte and Acquaviva delle Fonti. The company's overall production is around 500,000 bottles per year.
Description
The white 'Passaturi' is part of the Valle d'Itria line, an area where this Minutolo is produced in purity from vineyards at 400/450 m altitude. A historic, evocative vine with aromas of flowers and yellow fruits.
Organoleptic characteristics:
Intense straw yellow colour with golden hues. On the nose, hints of flowers, orange blossom and magnolia. Ripe yellow-fleshed fruit, apricot, peaches, hints of citrus and aromatic herbs. The palate is rich, soft with a savoury finish.
Storage time:
2-5 years
Vinification
It is matured for about 3 months in steel tanks
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