White Earth

White wine from a 40-year-old vineyard on the volcanic soils of Orvieto: 70% Procanico, Drupeggio, Verdello and Malvasia, 11% vol

The bond with the land in a wine: immediate drinkability, volcanic minerality and native vines of the great Umbrian tradition

The Tierra Bianco of Malauva Farmhouse

Il White Earth of Malauva Casa Agricola is the daily signature wine From Elisa and Giovanni's winery: a fresh, immediate white wine, highly drinkable and with a deep territorial identity. The name itself— Earth (in Spanish “earth”) — testifies the deep bond of the producers with the soil that gives life to the vines. The wine is born in a vineyard of about 40 years old, already mature and perfectly adapted to the terroir, located on the volcanic soils of the municipality of Orvieto, a few kilometers from the borders with Lazio and Tuscany. The vines are those of the Orvieto tradition: Procanic (local variety of Trebbiano Toscano) to 70 %, Drupeggio, Verdelho e Malvasia for the rest 30 %The grapes come harvested manually e let it soak for a day on the skins — a technique that enriches the wine with aromatic complexity without extracting excessive tannins — then pressed in a hydraulic press with traditional method, and fermented and refined in steel tanks to preserve the freshness, aroma and minerality of the territory.
 
 
 

The roots of Tierra Bianco are deep in the history of Orvieto Classico

The White Orvieto It is one of the Italian wines with the oldest and noblest history: its production has been documented since theEtruscan era, and in the Middle Ages it was considered one of the Italy's finest wines, loved and celebrated by Popes of Avignon and Rome, cited in the poems of the Three hundred and admired by the great artists of the Renaissance — Pinturicchio, Luca Signorelli e Raffaello drank Orvieto during their work in the chapels of the Cathedral. cellars dug into the tuff beneath the historic center of Orvieto are evidence of a thousand-year-old winemaking tradition, where wine was stored at a constant temperature in volcanic rock. DOC Orvieto Classico, established in 1971, is one of the first Italian designations of origin, and prescribes the use of historical native vines: Procanic (the local Trebbiano, genetically slightly different from the “common” Trebbiano Toscano), Drupeggio (Umbrian native with golden berries), Verdelho (Umbrian native with a marked acidity), and White MalvasiaMalauva fits into this age-old tradition with a contemporary and personal interpretation: natural wines, spontaneous fermentations, no filtering, no fining.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics of Wine

Typology: still white wine
Alcoholic content: 11% vol
Grape variety: Procanico 70%, Drupeggio + Verdello + Malvasia 30%
Terroir: volcanic soils of the municipality of Orvieto, on the borders between Umbria, Lazio and Tuscany
Vineyard: mature vineyard of about 40 years
winemaking: manual harvest, one day maceration on the skins, pressing in a traditional hydraulic press
Fermentation and refinement: in steel tanks
Philosophy: natural wine, spontaneous fermentation, no clarification, no filtering
Service temperature: 10-12 ° C
Allergens: contains sulfites
 
 
 

Visual Examination

The Tierra Bianco presents itself in the glass with a bright straw yellow color, lively, with bright golden reflections due to the maturity of the vineyard (40 years) and the short maceration on the skins which enriches the wine with natural yellow pigments. Being a unfiltered and unclarified wine, may present a slight opalescence natural and some sediment at the bottom of the bottle — a distinctive feature of authentic natural wines, not a defect. consistency In the glass, it is medium, with a good smoothness that testifies to the moderate alcohol content (11%) and the wine's balance. Aesthetically, it is a white with a Mediterranean character, bright and welcoming.
 
 
 

Olfactory Examination

Il aromatic profile è elegant and of great varietal cleanliness, characteristic of the native Orvieto vines. On the nose, primary notes di white-fleshed fruit ripe (peach, Rennet apple, Williams pear), fresh citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin, citron), wildflowers (acacia, broom, elderberry) and delicate herbaceous scents of fresh hay and mallow. The Procanico variety provides the backbone of apple and citrus, the Drupeggio adds floral elegance and peach notes, the Verdelho contributes with the acidic freshness of lime and cedar, the Malvasia enriched with exotic hints of musk and white flowers. short maceration on the skins gives greater aromatic complexity and a note of apple peel. The volcanic minerality typical of the Orvieto soils emerges as a well-known characteristic of flint, tuff and gypsum, deeply tied to the territory.
 
 
 

Taste Examination

In the mouth the wine reveals itself fresh, lively and very drinkable. attack It is characterized by one pleasant acidity and a strong flavor — direct expression of the volcanic soils of the Orvieto area. development in the mouth it is progressive: notes of juicy white pulp fruit, ripe citrus fruits and a Mediterranean note of herbs. The short maceration on the skins brings a light structure on the palate — not tannic as in orange wines, but pleasantly phenolic — which gives the wine a more personal character than standard whites. flint and tuff minerality emerges in the mid-palate, giving depth and territorial identity. persistence It is remarkable for a wine of this range, with a long and pleasantly salty finish. 11% vol guarantees a moderate alcoholic balance which makes it perfect as a “everyday table wine” without weighing it down.
 
 
 

Gastronomic pairings

The Tierra Blanco is a versatile and everyday table wine, capable of accompanying a wide range of preparations:

• Baked, grilled and foil-baked fishSea bream, sea bass, bass, and sea bass cooked in coarse salt. Delicious with classic creamed cod and marinated cod.
• White and seafood first courses: spaghetti with clams, delicate risotto with asparagus, linguini with seafood, cacio e pepe pasta, pasta with bottarga and lemon zest
• Traditional Roman cuisine: the pairing with the great Roman cuisine is perfect — carbonara, gricia, white amatriciana with bacon and pecorino
• Seasonal vegetables and vegetarian cuisine: Asparagus baked with eggs, Fresh Organic Broad Beans with organic Pecorino Romano DOP, Roman artichokes, spring herb omelettes
• White meat and poultryRoast chicken with lemon and rosemary, guinea fowl with mushrooms, baked turkey, stewed rabbit
• Fresh and medium-aged cheeses: fresh dairy pecorino, Umbrian caciotta, sheep's ricotta, stretched curd cheeses
• Traditional Umbrian cuisine: spelt soup, Castelluccio lentils, Black Summer Truffle Cheese in flakes, tagliatelle with truffle

Il moderate alcohol content (11% vol) , great drinkability they make it the ideal everyday wine for family meals and dinners with friends.
 
 
 

The Producer: Malauva Casa Agricola

Malauva Casa Agricola is the project of Elisa and Giovanni, a couple for over 16 years who from 2017 develop a Castel Giorgio (TR), on the edge of theAlfina Volcanic Plateau, “farmhouse” where the vine coexists with the olive trees and the woods. Six hectares of land (of which 4 are organic vineyards) cultivated with typical vines of the Orvieto areaProcanico, Drupeggio, Verdello, and Malvasia for the whites, Sangiovese for the reds. The philosophy in the cellar is radical: spontaneous fermentations, no filtering, no clarification, no addition of wine products. A small reality that also holds a century-old married vineyard according to the ancient Etruscan model of theAitason.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic Procanico grapes (70%), Drupeggio, Verdello, Malvasia (30%); indigenous yeasts.

From organic farming. Natural wine: spontaneous fermentation, no filtering, no fining. Contains sulfites. Contains alcohol (11% vol).
 
 
 

Storage and Consumption Warnings

Store in horizontal position (to keep the cork moist), in a cool, dry place, away from direct light, at a constant temperature between 10°C and 16°C. Serve cool at 10-12°C: place in the refrigerator at least 1-2 hours before serving (a slightly higher temperature than for sparkling wines to enhance the aromatic profile). The presence of a light sediment on the bottom The slight tingling of the bottle is normal and indicates the authenticity of the natural wine: pour gently without shaking. Once opened, store tightly capped in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days. WARNING: This product contains alcohol, and is not suitable for anyone under 18. Alcohol abuse is harmful to your health. Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you are taking medications that are incompatible with alcohol. 
 
 
 

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