In central Italy there is fossil evidence of grapevines dating back two million years, but the first traces of agricultural activities oriented to grape cultivation itself date back to the end of the Bronze Age. In Abruzzo, the first evidence of wine production stretches back in pre-Roman times, with funerary pottery unearthed in the monumental cemeteries around L’Aquila.
In ancient Rome, an owl was the soul bird of Goddess Minerva.”Gufo” stands for Owl, the mysterious night creature moving at ease through the dark, in all times symbol of knowledge, wisdom and prophecy.
VARIETALS 100% Chardonnay
VINTAGE 2022
TECHNICAL DATA Alcohol 12%
APPEARANCE Pale straw color with pale green highlights.
NOSE The wine has a light, delicate, harmonious taste, that provides a combination of notes of tropical fruit and floral accents.
PALATE The flavors of wine is full of graceful and delicate citrus tones, touches of peach and banana, as well as light nutty nuances.
PAIRING This wine is best served with snacks and light meals.It goes well also with fish and white meat in a creamy sauce.
VIVINO 3.7
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