Cantina Roccafiore
Grechetto Fiorfiore 2024
| Denomination | IGT Umbria |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Umbria (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grechetto |
| Aging | 12 months in amphorae and large Slavonian oak barrels in contact with fine lees; minimum rest of 6 months in bottle after bottling |
- Origin: 100% Grechetto from Todi (Umbria IGT), grown on limestone and gypsum soils
- Style: dry white wine, 13% vol; organic, vegan and sustainable
- Vinification: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; malolactic fermentation not carried out
- Ageing: 12 months in amphora and oak barrels on fine lees
- Pairings: ideal with fish, shellfish, white meats and cheeses; serve at 8–12°C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Fiorfiore di Roccafiore is a still, dry white wine made from Grechetto grapes, a true expression of the Umbrian region. It stands out for its rich bouquet, characterised by notes of pineapple, yellow flowers, sweet spices and balsamic hints. On the palate, it is enveloping and fresh, supported by a pronounced minerality and a slightly oily texture that defines its elegant structure. The finish is long and persistent, offering nuances of white chocolate and toasted dried fruit. Its organoleptic qualities make it ideal for pairing with soft cheeses, shellfish and white meats.
Where it comes from
It originates in the Todi area, from vineyards managed by Roccafiore with a favourable east and south-east exposure. The richness of the calcareous marl soils, white clays and gypsum is fundamental in giving the wine a vibrant freshness and a distinct savoury character. The agronomic management follows the strict principles of organic and sustainable agriculture, protecting the local ecosystem to obtain a genuine vegan product with great expressive vitality.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a manual harvest carried out in the second half of September, followed by gentle pressing. After the natural settling of the musts, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts is started, beginning in steel and finishing in the maturation vessels. Ageing lasts twelve months and takes place in amphorae and large Slavonian oak barrels in contact with the fine lees; malolactic fermentation is avoided to preserve the natural acidity. The process concludes with a further six months of rest, essential for achieving perfect balance on the palate.
History and Curiosities
Fiorfiore is a fine Grechetto Umbria IGT produced by Cantina Roccafiore, an authentic expression of the Todi region. This excellent organic and vegan wine is the result of manual harvesting and spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Its vibrant elegance comes from skilful ageing for twelve months, divided between amphorae and large oak barrels, in prolonged contact with the fine lees. The result is an enveloping sip, whose remarkable complexity and minerality have earned it the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award.
Awards
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2024
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Tasting notes
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Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2000
- Oenologist: Alessandro Biancolin
- Bottles produced: 100.000
- Hectares: 16
Respect for the locations is expressed in the exaltation of the unique facets of the native vines that have been grown here for centuries. This requires commitment, technique and knowledge, resulting in the production of wines bearing an unmistakable style and identity, in which the bold choices, patience and attention are distilled. This is to underline that Roccafiore does not pursue innovation as means to an end but rather as the realisation of visions and objectives that Leonardo and Luca seek to faithfully convey in their wines. Read more
| Name | Cantina Roccafiore Grechetto Fiorfiore 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green still |
| Denomination | Umbria IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grechetto |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Umbria |
| Vendor | Cantina Roccafiore |
| Story | History and Curiosities Fiorfiore is a fine Grechetto Umbria IGT produced by Cantina Roccafiore, an authentic expression of the Todi region. This excellent organic and vegan wine is the result of manual harvesting and spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts. Its vibrant elegance comes from skilful ageing for twelve months, divided between amphorae and large oak barrels, in prolonged contact with the fine lees. The result is an enveloping sip, whose remarkable complexity and minerality have earned it the prestigious Tre Bicchieri Gambero Rosso award. |
| Origin | Todi, Umbria, Italia |
| Soil composition | White clays, calcareous marls and gypsum |
| Cultivation system | Guyot |
| Plants per hectare | 6500 |
| Yield per hectare | 80 quintals/hectare |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting in the second ten days of September |
| Production technique | Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts; ageing in amphora and in large Slavonian oak barrels |
| Wine making | The grapes are gently pressed; the resulting musts are allowed to settle naturally; spontaneous fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature in steel vats and is completed in the containers where the subsequent ageing will occur. |
| Aging | 12 months in amphorae and large Slavonian oak barrels in contact with fine lees; minimum rest of 6 months in bottle after bottling |
| Total acidity | 6.3 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 1.2 gr/L |
| Year production | 100000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |