Description

ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Established in 1871, San Silvestro has produced DOC and DOCG wines from its estate winery in the Commune of Novello, in Piedmont. The traditional varieties are mostly grown in the Langhe and from vineyards found in the Roero and the Monferrato regions. Founded by Giovanni Sartirano, San Silvestro has been passed down through four generations and today, it is run by cousins Paolo and Guido Sartirano. Following the family traditions and ethos, they hold the Equalitas certification for their sustainably cultivated vineyards and produce modern wines which express the traditional varieties of the Piedmont region and its distinctive terroir. Over the years San Silvestro has gradually expanded beyond the local market and their award-winning wines are internationally recognised.

ABOUT THE VINEYARD:
The Cortese is a white grape variety typical of the Piemonte area. It is grown on the Monferrato hills, in marl clay and sandy soils. It is not a very robust variety and requires good climatic conditions in order to ripen properly, but has found its place in the vineyard on these hillsides producing a fresh wine and rich in minerality, expressing the terroir of the Monferrato hills. The wine takes its name from the beautiful Princess Adelasia, the bride of Aleramo, who was the first Marquis of Monferrato.

THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The grapes were harvested at optimum maturity and phenolic ripeness. They were gently pressed before fermentation, which took place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 18 to 20°C and lasted for approximately 10 days. The wine was left to rest in the tank for four months, preserving the freshness and purity of fruit, before being bottled.

OUR TASTING NOTE:
Made from the Cortese grape, this is dry and refreshing, with vibrant and fruity aromatics underpinned by floral nuances. Intense notes of crunchy green apple are layered with mineral tones and a delicious mouthwatering lemon-peel finish.

GRAPE VARIETY:
Cortese 100%.