Vintage 2016
Production area Tenuta Maria Teresa, Colline Lucchesi
Oenologist Massimo Motroni
Soil mainly sandy with presence of magnesium and silicium
Grape variety 100% Chardonnay
Exposure facing Est
Average vineyards age 18 years
Altitude 180 mt a.s.l.
Training system guyot
Vine stocks per ha 5500
Yield per ha in Kg 6000
Average year production 3.500 bottles/year
Harvest The grapes were produced in respect of the organic certification, with biodynamic methods. Manual harvest in 15 Kg perforated plastic boxes. Bunch selection according to ripening.
Vinification The grapes were destemmed and then macerated at low temperature for 12 hours. Soft pressing, decantation of the must and fermentation at controlled temperature, with indigenous yeast. Maturing on fine lees for 6 months. A little quantity of wine is refined in barrique.
Maturing The wine is bottled in the spring following the harvest and put on the market before the summer. Certified organic wine by ICEA.
Colour Bright straw yellow, with green nuances.
Bouquet Hints of tropical fruits, banana, quince, mango, pineapple. Pleasant, intense and clean bouquet.
Taste The wine is harmonious and well balanced. Fresh and pleasant at the beginning. The taste is intense, with hints of tropical fruits. Good persistence.
Alcohol 13,5 % by Vol
Anteprima Vini della Costa Toscana will enchant Lucca again! Visit the stand of Tenuta Maria Teresa in Real Collegio on May 5th and 6th to discover our five organic wines and taste and smell the flavors of our territory!
These are the tasting notes for our white wine Leudo: “Gentle, toasty integrated oak with sweet spice, creamy mid palate. Taut and controlled, peachy fresh finish”
This result makes us particularly proud, because in this wine high quality combines with our productive philosophy, based on organic methods, in full respect of nature.
