Vermentino Pramno Amphora Wine Riviera Ligure Ponente DOC – Cantina Sancio

 Vermentino Pramno represents a special selection of Vermentino produced by Cantina Sancio in the hills of the Ligurian Riviera. The grapes come from terraced vineyards overlooking the sea, where the Mediterranean climate and mineral soils contribute to the creation of white wines of great elegance and personality. This wine's distinctive feature is its maturation in Clayver ceramic containers, which allows for natural micro-oxygenation, enhancing its aromatic complexity and structure.

 Type: White Wine
 Denomination: Riviera Ligure di Ponente DOC
 Origin: Liguria – Italy
 Grape varieties: Vermentino
 Alcohol Content: 12.5 – 13.5%
 Format: 75 cl
 Allergens: Sulphites
 Chalice: Tulip
 Serving temperature: 10 – 12°C

 Tasting Notes: It has a bright straw yellow color. The nose expresses a persistent fruitiness with notes of ripe apricot accompanied by elegant balsamic nuances of medicinal herbs. On the palate, a pleasant minerality emerges with a pronounced savory finish that lends balance and depth.

 Pairings: Ideal with even elaborate fish dishes, fish soups, and shellfish. Excellent with Mediterranean cuisine and seafood.

 Cultivation: Vermentino is grown in terraced vineyards with an average density of around 4,000 vines per hectare and a production of around 90 quintals of grapes.
 Harvest: The harvest is done manually in the first half of September with selection of the grapes and immediate delivery to the cellar.
 Vinification: White vinification with soft pressing and fermentation in Clayver ceramic containers.
 Maturation: Approximately six months on the lees in Clayver ceramic vessels.
 Aging: Two months in bottle before being released for sale.

 The Winery: The company's roots lie in the Cappellania estate on the hills above Spotorno, where almost fifty years ago Mario Sancio began cultivating his first vines and producing Pigato. Over time, the company has grown while maintaining strong ties to the Ligurian Riviera. Today, Sancio Azienda Agricola cultivates approximately 6 hectares of vineyards spread across Spotorno, Vezzi San Giorgio, Orco Feglino, Finale Ligure, and Celle Ligure, with an annual production of approximately 45,000 bottles that express the authentic character of the Ligurian Riviera.