COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Verdeca
PRODUCER
Produttori di Manduria
REGION
Puglia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Produttori di Manduria is the oldest active cooperative in Puglia, founded in 1932. While internationally famous for safeguarding and championing the red Primitivo grape, the cooperative also crafts exceptional white wines from indigenous Puglian varieties. 'Alice' is a monovarietal Verdeca sourced from selected vineyards in the Salento peninsula. The proximity to both the Ionian and Adriatic seas provides constant maritime breezes, which help maintain freshness and develop complex aromatic profiles in the grapes, showcasing a different, vibrant side of Puglian viticulture.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine's name 'Alice' translates to 'anchovy' in Italian, a playful nod to its perfect affinity with local seafood dishes.
Fact 02
Produttori di Manduria is a historic cooperative comprising over 400 growers who collectively farm about 1,000 hectares of vines.
Fact 03
Verdeca was historically used as a base grape for vermouth production before being rediscovered as a high-quality still monovarietal.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Verdeca grapes are harvested manually in the cool early morning hours to preserve their delicate primary aromas. Upon arrival at the winery, the fruit undergoes a gentle pressing followed by temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 15-18°C. To preserve the natural crispness, varietal purity, and mineral tension of the Verdeca grape, the wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation and is aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks on its fine lees before bottling.
