Nur: A Mediterranean Essence of Light and Soil
"Nur," which means "light" in Arabic, embodies the very essence of the Mediterranean, a region known for its rich history, sun-drenched vineyards, and complex soils. Corrado Dottori, the mind behind this creation at La Distesa, envisioned a wine deeply connected to the roots of this terroir—without the use of added sulfites. The name "Nur" captures a fleeting, almost intangible feeling that this wine evokes—warmth, sunlight, and the true expression of its land.
The vineyards are located in San Michele, the Grand Cru of Cupramontana, with soil composed of marine deposits rich in limestone. The altitude and continuous ventilation of the area ensure a natural acidity that is integral to the wine's character.
A blend of 60% Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Malvasia, and a touch of Pecorino, which has been planted in the Marche since the 18th century, this wine is fermented in wooden barrels, with a two-week maceration on the skins. After fermentation, it was aged for 12 months in used wooden barrels before being bottled unfiltered and without added sulfites.
Style
The "Nur" wine perfectly embodies its name. It evokes warmth, sunlight, and a deep connection to its origins, all while remaining difficult to describe in words. It is a wine that offers yellow fruit, an ethereal quality, and a sense of restlessness, all underpinned by a vibrant acidity. It's a wine that is still in the early stages of its development, and its tension and complexity will evolve beautifully over time.
Technical Sheet
- Grape Varieties: 60% Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Malvasia
- Vineyard: San Michele. The soil is poor and composed of clay, limestone, and intersecting gypsum veins.
- Harvest: Handpicked
- Fermentation: Spontaneous | Wild yeasts, in used wooden barrels with a two-week maceration on the skins
- Aging: 12 months in used wooden barrels
- Filtration: No
- SO₂: < 50 mg
- Alcohol: 13%
- Closure: Natural cork
- Serving Temperature: 12-14°C
- Perfect Drinking Window: From now until 2030
- Volume and Price per Liter: 0.75 l (€31.12/l)
Maxim: All producers listed by Vinonudo work with compost, organic fertilizers, and natural preparations in their vineyards, avoiding herbicides, pesticides, and synthetic fertilizers.
