Campo Alle Comete Vermentino Toscana IGT 2023 (750ml)

 

Campo Alle Comete Albablu Vermentino Toscan IGT 2023

 

Albablu shows the versatility of Bolgheri’s terroir and its proximity to the sea.  Thanks to the sandy soils and the vineyards position Albablu expresses a good balance between smoothness and minerality which gives to the wine a long and fresh aftertaste.

 

Tasting Note

 

Bright yellow color with soft green reflections.  Beautiful nose dominated by fresh aromatic and floral notes typical of the variety.  At the palate it is fresh, vibrant with a clean and sharp acidity which offers great balance and persistence to the wine.

 

Food Pairings

 

Albablu can be paired with any kind of starters based on fish or shellfish as well as pasta or risotto with vegetables.

 

Vineyard & Production Information

 

Vineyard Location:  Castagneto Carducci

 

Soil Composition:  Mostly loose, clay and limestone

 

Training Method:  Guyot

 

Elevation:  0-60 m asl

 

Vines/hectare:  4,900

 

Exposure:  North, Northwest

 

Vine Age:  2 Years

 

Harvest Time:  August

 

Winemaking & Aging

 

Varietal Composition:  100% Vermentino

 

Fermentation Container:  Stainless Steel Tanks

 

Type of aging container:  Stainless Steel Vats

 

Lenght of aging:  5 Months

 

Length of bottle aging:  Minimum 2 Months

 

 

Campo Alle Comete

 

         Producer Profile
 

Estate owned by:  Feudi di San Gregorio (Capalbo family)

 

Winemaker:  Lucia Minoggio

 

Total acreage of vine:  26

 

Winery Production:  180,000 Bottles

 

Region:  Toscana

 

Campo alle Comete estate is located at the foot of Castagneto Carducci, in province of Livorno.  The property extends over 17 Ha, 14.5 of which are vineyards and 2.5 hectares are olive trees.

 

The grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Petit Verdot, planted between 1993 and 2007, are all written into the Bolgheri DOC registry.  The winery practices sustainable farming, and in 2016 they started the conversion of the vineyards to organic.  The type of soil is mostly loose/sandy with some clay and a part of limestone.  The mild temperatures, constant winds and significant temperature fluctuactions between day and night create ideal conditions for a balanced growth of the vines and an excellent grape maturation.  The result are healthy grapes, favored by a lower attack of botrytis and diseases.  Their aromatic, intense scents and their ripe, fine tannins characterize the wines and create a good pleasantness even at an early age.

 

The estate was acquired in February 2016 by famous Feudi di San Gregorio winery in Tuscany.  The name Campo alle Comete is an antique toponym from this area, which disappeared over time.  The whole representation of Campo alle Comete, with its magical name (Cometa means “guiding star” or "Comet" in Italian), wants to bring the consumer into a dream world.  Nicoletta Ceccoli, an illustrator from San Marino and winner of various art awards, has designed not only its logo but also a dreamlike picture, exhibited at the winery, from which they have also taken the fairy images represented in the labels.  The director of Campo alle Comete is Jeanette Servidio.  Together with oenologist Stefano Di Blasi, she has created 4 high quality wines within the DOC Bolgheri and IGT Toscana appellations.