Alla Costiera: Terreni Bianchi 2021

Moscato Bianco has been at home in the Colli Euganei for centuries, and in Filippo Gamba's vineyards for over 60 years. Here, it grows in limestone-dominated soils and produces small, rich berries. In the Terreni Bianchi vineyard, it shares the spotlight with Garganega, the second most important white grape of the hills after Moscato Bianco. The two varieties are harvested together and left in contact with their skins for three days. After pressing, the must undergoes spontaneous fermentation and is aged for 10 months in cement, with neither fining nor filtration, and is finally bottled with a modest dose of SO2.

Contrary to what one might expect, Moscato doesn't dominate the wine entirely. Its inherent aromatic notes are present but delicately balanced, never overpowering. This allows the Garganega to make its presence known with yellow fruit aromas and a rich, textured mouthfeel. Thanks to the short maceration, the wine is gripping, powerful, and lively.