Name of Wine: Il Sèlese 2009

Producer: I Stefanini

Summary: Clean, refreshing white wine that goes well with many lighter dishes. Makes an excellent aperitif. Serve well chilled (around 10c/50F)

Alcohol: 12%

Location/Appellation: Monteforte d'Alpone / Soave DOC

Grape varieties: 100% Garganega

Exposure: South & southeast

Altitude: 40 metres / 125 feet above sea level

Soil: Alluvial clay

Vineyard Management & Training: Espalier. 3500-4500 vines per hectare. Yield 65%

Vinification: Fermentation in steel at 17c, on lees till March. Partial malolactic. Aged in stainless steel till bottling

Smells & Tastes: Delicate perfume with notes of violets, hawthorn and elderberry. Dry, medium-bodied and smooth with almond notes at the finish