Conti Zecca
Luna 2023
Other years:
2024| Denomination | IGT Salento |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Apulia (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Malvasia |
| Aging | Evolution and bâtonnage in barrique followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Other years | 2024 |
- Blend and vintage: Luna 2023, 50% Chardonnay and 50% Malvasia
- Vinification in wood: fermentation in barrique with bâtonnage, followed by bottle ageing
- Aromas: intense scent of exotic fruit with refined notes of vanilla
- On the palate: rich and savoury structure, with a long and persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: serve at 10-12 °C with fish, shellfish, white meats and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Luna is a still white wine from Salento produced by Conti Zecca, the result of a harmonious blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia grapes. It displays a brilliant golden yellow colour, which anticipates an intense and enveloping aromatic profile. On the nose, clear notes of exotic fruit and delicate hints of vanilla emerge. On the palate, it offers a rich and savoury sip, characterised by a persistent finish that enhances its elegance and structure.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in Apulia, from vineyards located between Leverano and Salice Salentino. The medium-textured alluvial soils, with calcareous veins, give the glass a natural mineral expression. The spurred cordon and Guyot training methods allow the aromatic quality to be concentrated in the bunches. In this way, Conti Zecca enhances the authentic Apulian territorial vocation, strengthened by a historical bond with the land dating back to the sixteenth century.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with destemming and gentle pressing of the grapes. Subsequently, the must undergoes fermentation in barrels, continuing its evolution in wood thanks to regular bâtonnage, a fundamental technique for increasing aromatic complexity. The production cycle concludes with targeted ageing in the bottle, an essential phase to stabilise the taste components and ensure a harmonious tasting experience.
History and Curiosities
The prestigious Luna 2023 embodies the ancient passion of the Conti Zecca family, guardians of vineyards in Apulia since the 1500s. This elegant expression of Salento IGT is born in the territories of Leverano and Salice Salentino, where the prized alluvial and calcareous soils nurture grapes of exceptional quality. Under the careful guidance of oenologists Antonio Romano and Giorgio Marone, the company blends a centuries-old historical heritage with meticulous vine care. The result is a glass of timeless charm, capable of enhancing the authentic excellence of the region.
Awards
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2023
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2023
87/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1935
- Oenologist: Antonio Romano, Giorgio Marone
- Bottles produced: 2.800.000
- Hectares: 320
From far away in 1500, then, the tradition of dedication to the vineyards of the Mint family has never stopped. Today the heirs, accounts Alcibiades, Francis, Luciano and Mario Zecca, dedicated with passion to run the family business, along with meticulous care of the entire control of its production, soil and climate of the environment on the choice of grape varieties and clones most suitable plant the vineyard, the choice of agricultural techniques and the most appropriate time of harvest to bottling the finished product, to produce high quality wines. Read more
| Name | Conti Zecca Luna 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Salento IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Malvasia |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Vendor | Conti Zecca |
| Story | History and Curiosities The prestigious Luna 2023 embodies the ancient passion of the Conti Zecca family, guardians of vineyards in Apulia since the 1500s. This elegant expression of Salento IGT is born in the territories of Leverano and Salice Salentino, where the prized alluvial and calcareous soils nurture grapes of exceptional quality. Under the careful guidance of oenologists Antonio Romano and Giorgio Marone, the company blends a centuries-old historical heritage with meticulous vine care. The result is a glass of timeless charm, capable of enhancing the authentic excellence of the region. |
| Origin | Leverano (LE) e Salice Salentino (LE) |
| Soil composition | Terreno di origine alluvionale, medio impasto con zone tendenti al calcareo |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon and Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 5,000 - 5,500 plants per hectare |
| Yield per hectare | 50 quintals per hectare |
| Production technique | Fermentation in barrique, with bâtonnage and maturation in barrique followed by further ageing in bottle |
| Wine making | The grapes, harvested in crates, are gently destemmed and pressed; fermentation takes place in barriques, with maturation and bâtonnage in barriques followed by further ageing in the bottle. |
| Aging | Evolution and bâtonnage in barrique followed by further ageing in bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |