Solosole Pagus Camilla
Solosole Pagus Camilla
Vermentino Bolgheri D.O.C.
Vermentino 100% (selection of Vermentino clones from Corsica)
The Ancient Romans used the word ‘Pagus’ to identify a rural area that was of special agricultural value. This is still true today of Pagus Camilla, part of the vineyard called Le Sondraie, which lies near a natural oasis of the same name. Here, alluvial sediments with elevated mineral content yield a ‘rare’ white wine with intense citrus and herbal aromas, delightfully reminiscent of Mediterranean fragrances, enhanced by the proximity of the sea.
Climate Trend
Another vintage worth remembering, described by many as one of the earliest harvests in Bolgheri. After a rather mild winter, albeit affected by abundant rainfall, spring was marked by average rainfall and encouraged uniform growth of the shoots, which had already appeared in early March. Summer was breezy and dry with some refreshing rainfall at the beginning of September, which allowed the grapes to ripen in perfect health. During the pre-harvest period, high-temperature variations between day and night favoured phenolic and aromatic maturation, keeping the acidity high. The 2016 vintage promises intriguing wines with distinct varietal characteristics, with good structure and great ageing prospects.
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grape varieties
Vermentino 100% (selection of Vermentino clones from Corsica)
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vineyard location
Le Sondraie vineyard, near Fossa Camilla creak
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capacities
750 ml • 1,5 L
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vinification
Soft pressing of previously cooled grapes, whilst the start of fermentation is characterized by maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. Only after this phase the must is separated and fermented in stainless steel (70%) and terracotta amphorae (30%) at low temperatures.
ageing
In stainless steel and terracotta amphorae on fine lees with battonage until June of the following year, followed by a few months of bottle ageing