Italy, Monti Cecubi, "amyclano" Vermentino Organic Igt, Blanc
Italy, Monti Cecubi, "amyclano" Vermentino Organic Igt, Blanc
Monti Cecubi Winery is located in Itri (Province of Latina, Latium), between woods and forests of cork, on the hills watching Sperlonga Sea. This is the land of the old Vino Cecubo, the Ancient Roman wine. Produced in the area between the towns of Fondi, Itri and Sperlonga (kown as "Ager Caecubum"), Cecubo was the most important wine in Ancient Roman times, both during the Republican era and in the Imperial age, and therefor eulogized by many classical poets, such as Horace, Pliny the Elder and Columella
Presentation
Amyclano pays tribute to the mythical city of Amyclae, a Greek colony founded by the Spartans, situated between the Aurunci Mountains and the Fondi plain. According to legend, it was abandoned by its inhabitants due to a snake invasion. Fleeing inland, they founded the city of Itri.
Winemaking
Winemaking process includes a brief maceration of the grape skins in a press, followed by gentle pressing. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under carefully controlled temperatures.
Varietals
Vermentino: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: 14% vol.
GM: No.
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
