Description
The Coda di Volpe
is a booming vineyard. Its name comes from the Latin "Cauda Vulpium“, because of its characteristic shape reminiscent of the tail of the Fox. Its history is particularly fascinating given over to antiquity which characterizes the origins as well as the numerous cases of synonymy and Homonymy reported by numerous scholars. The first to mention the Coda di Volpe
is, in Naturalis Historia, Plinio il Vecchio in the first century a.d., that treating varieties suitable to be bred to pergola writes: “minus tamen, vulpium tails imitata, alopecia”. The Agronomicamente Coda di Volpe
It is a grape with non-excessive and premature maturation medium, in the second half of September. Reaches maturity levels in sugars and a medium acid content. In Campania the soil on which it is grown are loose, deep and fertile, rich in iron, sand, clay and volcanic slag.
Organoleptic characteristics: straw yellow. Fruity. Has rich and intense fruit and citrus aromas with strong hints of ripe pears. On the palate, fresh and soft mineral.
Gradation: 12 % Vol
Breeding: Guyot e Cordone speronato
Yield per hectare: from 80 to 100 per hectare q.li
Altimetry: From 400 to 500 metres above sea level.
Vitgno: Coda di Volpe 100%
Combinations: Fish and shellfish. It goes well with pasta filata cheeses and traditional cuisine. Serve at 10° C.
Mentioned on: Veronelli Guide 2012 – 2013 – 2014 – 2015
Additional information
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
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