Cantina Altarocca, Arcosesto Umbria Bianco I.G.T.
(ar-coh-cess-TOH um-BREE-ah bee-AHN-koh)

Tasting Notes: Located in the heart of Orvieto Classico, Altarocca–as its name would imply–is at 350m above sea level, higher than its neighbors, and consequently has a longer ripening season. Using classic Umbrian varietals such as Grechetto and even Procanico, Altarocca has a deep respect for tradition, but also a highly modern approach to winemaking, using low yields, sustainable methods, and the best technology. This wine is bright and sunny, with citrus and granite overtones.

	Umbria, Italy. (Town of Orvieto) 11 hectares.		Volcanic. Mainly Clay.
	Cantina Altarocca. (cahn-TEE-nah ahl-tah-ro-kah)		Spurred Cordon. 5,000 vines/hectare. 1 bottle/plant yield.
	Emiliano Sirchia. (ee-MEE-lea-ah-noh SEER-chea)		Contact with skins for 18 hours in temp controlled stainless steel.
	50% Grechetto, 30% Trebbiano, 20% Malvasia Bianco.		No barrel aging.
	0.20 grams per liter.		2 months in the bottle.
	5.5 grams per liter.		2,700 cases.
	12.5% by volume.		Sea bass, freshly steamed clams, and homemade pasta with vegetable sauce.