Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano” (2023) - Terenzuola
The name “Fosso di Corsano” comes from a small watercourse that runs through the estate's vineyards. Terenzuola is an organic winery that farms its vineyards between Liguria and Tuscany, in an area with a great vocation for Vermentino.
Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano” (2023) - Terenzuola
Type: Vino Bianco
Area: Italy, Liguria, Colli di Luni
Appellation: Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC
Grape variety: Vermentino
Vintage: 2023
Winery: Terenzuola
Alcohol: 14
The appellation: Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC
The Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC is one of the best-known and most refined white wines of Liguria, produced in the area on the border between Liguria and Tuscany, in particular between the provinces of La Spezia (Liguria) and Massa-Carrara (Tuscany). This DOC takes its name from the ancient Roman city of Luni, once an important port on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Thanks to the maritime climate, the well-drained hillside soils and skilful winemaking, the Vermentino of the Colli di Luni is considered among the most elegant and complex expressions of this variety in Italy: a fresh, mineral, aromatic and long-lived wine.
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Who makes it: Terenzuola
Terenzuola is a winery in the heart of the Colli di Luni, on the border between Liguria and Tuscany. Founded more than a century ago, the estate has found new momentum thanks to Ivan Giuliani, who has carried forward a project to bring out Vermentino, creating wines of great finesse and character. Terenzuola’s approach is based on absolute respect for the terroir, with sustainable viticulture practices and minimal intervention in the cellar to enhance the purity of the grapes. The result is a range of fresh, mineral, long-lived wines, perfect for expressing the soul of the area.
Find out more about TerenzuolaThe vine of Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano”
Vermentino
Vermentino is a highly prized white grape variety, found mainly in the coastal regions of the Mediterranean. Its origin is debated, but it is thought to come from the Iberian peninsula or from Liguria, from where it would then have spread to Sardinia, Tuscany and Corsica. Today it is also grown in some areas of southern France.
Find out moreColli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano”: the area
Colli di Luni
The Colli di Luni area is one of the finest winegrowing territories in the Mediterranean, lying between eastern Liguria and northern Tuscany, in particular between the provinces of La Spezia and Massa-Carrara. The mild climate, the proximity to the sea and the mineral soils create ideal conditions for producing high-quality wines, with Vermentino as the undisputed star.
Find out more about Colli di LuniClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Coast
Profile of Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano”
Primary aromas: Citrus (lime, grapefruit), Yellow-fleshed fruit (peach, apricot) and White and yellow flowers
Secondary aromas: Aromatic herbs (sage, wild fennel) and Mineral notes (wet stone, graphite)
Tasting notes: The “Fosso di Corsano” 2023 shows a bright straw-yellow colour. On the nose it offers intense aromas of citrus, yellow-fleshed fruit and white flowers, accompanied by herbaceous and mineral notes. On the palate it is fresh and savoury, with good structure and a persistent, citrusy finish.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Slender, lively |
| Acidity | High, refreshing |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Medium, with a fresh, citrussy finish |
| Colour | Bright straw yellow |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano”
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreCold maceration
Cold maceration is a winemaking technique used to bring out fresh, fruity aromas and to obtain greater extraction of colour and aromatic compounds from the skins. This process, carried out at low temperatures before alcoholic fermentation, is particularly suited to producing elegant white, rosé and red wines.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Colli di Luni Vermentino DOC “Fosso di Corsano”
In concrete (1–6 months)
Ageing in concrete vats for 1–6 months is a practice increasingly appreciated in winemaking for its ability to combine stability, neutrality and natural micro-oxygenation. Concrete, a porous and thermally stable material, allows a gentle maturation of the wine, similar to that of wood but without imparting any aroma, keeping the varietal characteristics and the freshness of the fruit intact.
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