Annesanti Bianco 'Ninfa del Nera' 2023 franz-hirtzberger and black currant

and black currant

decanted and sung in oak barrels in the middle of alcoholic fermentation

This non-vintage cuvée combines Chardonnay

With 50% from the powerful 2012 (the finest vintage since 2008) and 50% from the more forward-drinking 2011

because they give you the best of both worlds – the focus and palate drive of Cabernet

Annesanti Bianco 'Ninfa del Nera' 2023 franz-hirtzberger and black currantFrom a south east exposed vineyard of clay and silt planted in 2012. A small portion of the wine ferments with a short maceration on skins while the rest is made simply in temperature controlled stainless steel. Btonnage is carried out for the first few months of eight months ageing in tank. Spontaneous ferment. No fining or clarification. A fresh, flinty and floral white made from Grechetto, Malvasia and Trebbiano in rural Umbria. It has bright,