Classification
UmbriaIGT
Vintage
2024
Climate
The 2024 vintage was characterized by a
relatively mild winter with normal rainfall, followed by
a moderately rainy spring that ensured a
good water balance in the soil. The spring temperatures,
slightly lower than average, led to regular
budding and uniform growth of the plants.
The flowering of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon occurred
in the first days of June, followed by fruit set about a
week later, in line with the timing of recent years.
During the months of July and August, the warm and stable
climate, accompanied by significant temperature variations between day
and night, favored a gradual and optimal ripening of the
grapes. The harvest began with Sauvignon Blanc in the third
tenday of August and ended with Sémillon around the
middle of September. At the time of harvest, the grapes
were in excellent health, perfectly
ripe, with a good balance between acidity, sugars and a
particularly rich and complex aromatic profile.
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Winding
The bunches, harvested by hand, were immediately transferred to the cellar and cooled before pressing
in order to preserve the characteristic varietal aromas. After soft pressing, the musts, kept for a few hours at
a temperature of 10 °C to allow natural clarification, were transferred to stainless steel
tanks, where alcoholic fermentation took place at a temperature not exceeding 16 °C. Once this
operation was completed, the wine was stored at a temperature of approximately 10 °C to prevent malolactic fermentation and to preserve the organoleptic characteristics unaltered. The two varieties were then
joined so that one could “complement” the other. Fresh, vertical, slightly aromatic the Sauvignon Blanc,
soft and tropical the Sémillon.
Historical Data
The vineyards destined for the Conte della Vipera are located at an altitude ranging from 250 to 350 meters above sea level on a soil
rich in marine fossil sediments. The wine takes its name from the first owners of the Castello della Sala and the label
shows a drawing of the 13th century Chapel of San Giovanni located on the property. The first vintage of Conte
della Vipera produced was 1997.
Tasting Notes
Conte della Vipera 2024 has a bright straw yellow color with delicate greenish reflections. On the nose,
intense fruity notes of pink grapefruit and lychee stand out combined with fresh hints of lime and pineapple. On the palate it is elegant
and vibrant, with a balanced structure and a marked freshness. The finish is long and refined, with pleasant
nuances reminiscent of passion fruit, citrus fruits and a light mineral note that enhances its complexity and
liveliness.