Blanco Nieva Pie Franco Verdejo 2010

GeneralWineryBodegas Vinedos de Nieva
RegionRueda
Town of productionNieva
VarietalVerdejo
Total production of the wine40,000 bottles
Name of winemakerJose Maria Herrero Vedel
VineyardAge of vines used to produce winemore than 150 years old, Prepheloxera vines
Yield1.2 tons / acre
Size of vineyard, hectares29 acres
Elevation above sea level2800 feet
Inclination of vineyardnorth - south
Soil compositionhigh concentration of sand
Irrigationno
HarvestHarvest methodby hand at night
Date of harvestOctober 1 - 3
FermentationAlcoholic fermentation, typein small stainless steel tanks
Alcoholic fermentation, duration30 days
Alcoholic fermentation, temperature59 degrees F
CharacteristicspH3.10
Volatile Acidity0.19 grams / liter
Total Acidity6.05 grams / liter
Residual Sugar3.8 grams / liter
Alcohol13.2%
AgingTime in bottle before release2 months
BottlingCold stabilizedyes
Filteredyes