THEA BIANCO |
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| Production area | Vigna del Lago, Lola estate, Imola |
| Appellation | Colli d'Imola Bianco D.O.C. |
| Grape variety | Blend of estate best white grapes |
| Vineyard density | 4.800 vines/hectare |
| Yield per vine | 1,0 kg/vine with cluster thinning |
| Harvest period | Late August - Mid November |
| Vinification | 100% in stainless steel |
| Fermentation temperature | 17°-22° C. |
| Malolactic fermentation | No |
| Average annual production | 7,000 bottles |
| Bouquet | Floral, suggesting acacia blossom and sweet jasmine |
| Palate | Firmly structured, leisurely development; volved fisnish with pronunced, velvety nuances of blossoms, honey, and caramel candy |
| Serving suggestion | Tagliatelle al prosciutto, shrimp in traditional spiced lard with balsamic vinegar |
| Awards |
2 "Red" Glasses — Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso
Thea Bianco 2006
1 Glass — Vini d’Italia Gambero Rosso
Thea Bianco 2004
4 Clusters — Duemiliavini — Italian Sommelier Association
Thea Bianco 2006
3 Clusters — Duemiliavini — Italian Sommelier Association
Thea Bianco 2004
Guida Oro Veronelli Editore
Thea Bianco 2004 89/100, Thea Bianco 2006 88/100
I Vini d’Italia – L’Espresso
Thea Bianco 2004 14/20
Decanter World Wines Awards
Thea Bianco 2006 Silver Medal
Tribunato di Romagna
Thea Bianco 2006 Vino del Tribuno
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No added influence interferes in this white wine, which shows great fullness and power, the fruit of obsessive attention in the vineyard and of utter patience in waiting for it to develop |
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