Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Monica and Daniela Tibaldi
Appellation
Langhe DOC
Varieties
Favorita
Viticulture
100% Favorita from different vineyards at an elevation of 250-330m. Harvest generally takes place at the end of September, where the grapes are picked by hand and transported in 20 kg crates. All wines from Tibaldi are produced from organically grown grapes which are Certified Organic vineyards through certifier Valoritalia.
Farming
Certified Organic
Terroir
Sandy soil with limestone marl.
Vineyard
Monica and Daniela look after each individual vine with the sole aim of producing excellent fruit. This enthusiasm and commitment mean there is little need for intervention in the cellar. The vineyard work is done by hand with an eye to conserving the environment and landscape.
To maintain the freshness and mineralty characteristic of Tibaldi's white wines, the vineyard area sits on sandy soil, with north-west exposure. For red wines, the more calcareous land with a lower percentage of sand in a southern exposure is where vines grow to obtain longevity and structure.
Tibaldi owns 19 acres of vineyards at about 820 feet above sea level. The vines are an average of 30 years old. Tibaldi has been Certified Organic in their vineyards for four years through Valoritalia which means all their wines are produced from organically grown grapes. They intend and act to safeguard biodiversity by maintaining a functional ecosystem.
Vinification
Indigenous yeast by Pied de Cuve are used to start fermentation. The grapes are kept at very low temperatures to extract the best aromas from the skin. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16° C.
Aging
The wine is left to mature ‘sur lie’ to develop structure and complexity.
Distribution Area
Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
Shelf Talkers
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Office 800.245.0184
Fax 856.985.5848
