2017 Benedetti & Grigi "La Gaita Del Falco" Grechetto DOC Collectors Floral bouquet

Floral bouquet

The tannins and acidity are well-balanced and provide for a long fruit finish

it was known as the "vin di viajo" or "wine of travel" for its resistance to disease

Following temperature controlled fermentation in stainless steel

2017 Benedetti & Grigi "La Gaita Del Falco" Grechetto DOC Collectors Floral bouquetGrechetto is one of the most important and abundant white varietals in Umbria. Winemaker Matteo Basili crafted this well structured, unique white from 100% Grechetto fruit, hand harvested from the family vineyards. Following cold maceration for 16 hours at 8 degrees C, the wine was then fermented and aged 4 months in stainless steel and 3 months in the bottle prior to release. This soft white wine shows straw yellow in color with greenish highlights.