Spareto Bianco IGT Organic

Chardonnay in barrique and Malvasia Bianca in steel: a structured white wine from the happy encounter of Italy and France, 13% vol

The aromas and elegance of Tuscany, the softness and body of Burgundy: the signature white wine from Majnoni Guicciardini.

The White Spareto from Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini

Lo Spareto Bianco IGT Organic of the Majnoni Guicciardini Farm is the author's white of the Tuscan winery — first white of the line, built around aoriginal and powerful winemaking idea: join the the aromas and grace of Tuscan grapes (Malvasia Bianca, a thousand-year-old native variety) with the softness and body of the French grape par excellence (Chardonnay, Burgundy's flagship variety). production technique is refined and complex, reserved for large, structured white wines: the Chardonnay is fermented in barriques (225 litre oak barrels) and kept on the fine lees for three months (sur lie technique) to obtain complexity, depth and softness; the Malvasia Bianca is fermented in steel to preserve the freshness, fragrance, and varietal aroma. Both varieties they macerate on the skins until spontaneous fermentation begins — short pre-fermentation maceration which enriches the aromatic profile without extracting tannins. The wine is also subjected to malolactic fermentation, a refined winemaking process that transforms malic acid (sourer) into lactic acid (softer), giving the wine its characteristics notes of butter, roundness e silkiness on the palateA top-level oenological synthesis.
 
 
 

Spareto's roots lie in the Italian-French winemaking dialogue

Lo Spareto Bianco arises from happy wine dialogue between two great European winemaking traditions: that Burgundian with the Chardonnay is that Tuscany of White Malvasiathat Chardonnay is the most widespread white grape variety in the world: originally from French Burgundy, gives birth to the great wines of the denominations Chablis, Meursault, Puligny Montrachet e Corton-Charlemagne, in addition to being one of the three grape varieties of the ChampagneIts winemaking versatility is extraordinary: in steel it gives fresh and mineral wines, in barrique with malolactic fermentation becomes the prototype of the large structured whiteImported massively into Italy between the 70s and 80s, today it is grown in Trentino, Friuli, Tuscany, Sicily and many other regions with excellent results. White Malvasia has very ancient origins: it is thought to derive from the city of Monemvasia since Greek Peloponnese, important Venetian commercial port in the Middle Ages (the original Greek name “Mone Emvasia” meant “one entrance”). Cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin, in Italy it has given rise to numerous sub-varieties: Malvasia of Candia, Istrian Malvasia, Malvasia delle Lipari, Malvasia del Lazio, Malvasia Bianca Lunga (historic Tuscan variety). The Malvasia Bianca Lunga in particular it was a historical ingredient of the Chianti in the formula of Baron Ricasoli of 1872, where it was cited for its "lively aroma and freshness." Spareto Bianco honors this Mediterranean tradition by integrating the French elegance of Chardonnay with the Tuscan fragrance of Malvasia.
 
 
 

Technical Characteristics of Wine

Typology: still white wine IGT Toscana, structured
Alcoholic content: 13% vol
Grapes: Chardonnay + Malvasia Bianca
TerroirTuscan vineyards of the Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini
Certifications: Organic IT-BIO-014 (EU Reg. 2018/848), FIVI (Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers)
harvest: manual
Yeasts: natural (spontaneous fermentation)
Chardonnay winemaking: fermentation in barriques (225-litre oak barrels), 3 months on the fine lees (sur lie)
Malvasia Bianca Winemaking: fermentation in stainless steel
Pre-fermentation maceration: on the skins until the start of spontaneous fermentation
Oenological processes: malolactic fermentation completed
Residual sugars: <1 g/l (dry wine)
Total acidity: 3,85 g/l (moderate, consistent with malolactic fermentation)
Service temperature: 10-12 ° C
Allergens: contains sulfites
 
 
 

Visual Examination

The Spareto Bianco presents itself in the glass with a intense and bright straw yellow color, with characteristic golden reflections which testify to both the maturity of Chardonnay grapes be the fermentation in barriques of the Chardonnay component, both the pre-fermentation maceration which provides natural pigments.chromatic intensity It is significant compared to standard steel whites, a sign of the wine's structure and complex winemaking processes. consistency In the glass, it is substantial, with dense, persistent arches that testify to its significant alcohol content (13%) and the roundness conferred by malolactic fermentation. Aesthetically, it is a white wine with a classic, profound character, evocative of the great, more structured Burgundian Chardonnays and of the international winemaking tradition.
 
 
 

Olfactory Examination

Il aromatic profile is great complexity and depth, an expression of the double soul of the wine. On the nose, primary notes di ripe white-fleshed fruit (golden apple, Williams pear, snuffbox peach) and esotic fruit (ripe pineapple, light mango) — signature of mature Chardonnay. White Malvasia brings features floral notes di acacia, hawthorn, elderflower and a pleasant one aromaticity of lemon and citron peel. The fermentation in barrique + sur lie + malolactic fermentation they give the wine its most characteristic signature: splendid notes of fresh butter (natural diacetyl produced by malolactic fermentation), crust of freshly baked bread, brioche, toasted almond, hazelnut and a delicate one vanilla from French oak — aromas always integrated with the varietal fragrance, never invasive. Elegant notes are also perceived mineral hints of limestone and a subtle note of acacia honey which testifies to the ripeness of the grapes. A highly elegant bouquet, classic in its genre, reminiscent of the great Chardonnays of the Côte de Beaune.
 
 
 

Taste Examination

In the mouth the wine reveals itself structured, round and of great persistence. attack It is characterized by one silky softness conferred by the completed malolactic fermentation and by the sur lie in barrique.of lactic acidity it is moderate (3,85 g/l, a low value for a white, a sign of malolactic fermentation), perfectly integrated into the creamy structure of the wine. development in the mouth it is broad and progressive: the aromas emerge characteristic butter notes, ripe fruit, toasted oak notes and a pleasant almond note. The “fat” component of Chardonnay in barrique balances perfectly with the varietal freshness brought by the Malvasia Bianca in steel, creating a wine of great equilibrium. The persistence it is remarkable, with a long finish characterized by toasted, buttery notes and a pleasant mineral trail. The 13% vol gives structure without excess. A great gastronomic white, perfect for structured dishes and special occasions, capable of evolving positively in the bottle for 3 5-years.
 
 
 

Gastronomic pairings

The White Spareto is a great gastronomic white with a refined vocation, perfect for structured dishes of Italian and international cuisine:

• Fish in creamy and buttery sauces: the perfect pairing with structured seafood — sole meunière, sea bass with lemon butter, salmon with beurre blanc, scallops au gratin. Splendid with Organic Irish Smoked Salmon in tartare with avocado and croutons
• Signature risottos: the roundness of the wine enhances creamy preparations — porcini mushroom risotto with Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms, lemon and prawn risotto, asparagus risotto with Parmesan, saffron risotto
• Truffle cuisine: princely combination with Goat's Cheese with Truffles flakes on fresh pasta, tagliatelle with Alba white truffle, truffle omelette, eggs in cocotte with truffle
• White meats with saucesChicken with cream of mushrooms, guinea fowl with lemon, veal with tuna sauce, scallops with lemon and parsley, signature cordon bleu
• Creamy and signature cheeses: excellent with Lazio buffalo burrata, Smoked Seasoned Stracchino, robiola, taleggio, Brie, mature Camembert, creamy goat cheese
• Pasta with delicate saucesLemon tagliolini, paccheri with courgettes and prawns, cacio e pepe pasta (an elegant alternative), pesto and burrata lasagna, pasta with fresh salmon
• International cuisineFrench oysters au gratin, Japanese tempura cuisine, refined sushi, seafood paella, delicate Cantonese dim sum

La aromatic complexity , full structure They make it a great white table wine — perfect to accompany the noblest dishes of Italian cuisine and for important occasions.
 
 
 

The Producer: Fattoria Majnoni Guicciardini

The Majnoni Guicciardini Farm is a Tuscan winemaking reality linked to the Majnoni branch of the historic and noble family Guicciardini — one of the oldest and most illustrious of Florence, active since the 13th century and famous for being the birthplace of Francesco Guicciardini (1483-1540), great historian and diplomat of the Renaissance, friend of Niccolò Machiavelli and author of the monumental Storia d'ItaliaThe Practical Farm certified organic viticulture (IT-BIO-014, EU Reg. 2018/848) and is compliant with the FIVE (Italian Federation of Independent Winemakers) — recognition that guarantees control of the entire supply chain, from vineyard to bottle.
 
 
 

Ingredients

Organic grapes*: Chardonnay, Malvasia Bianca. Preservatives: sulfites.

*from certified organic farming (IT-BIO-014). Contains sulfites. Contains alcohol (13% vol).
 
 
 

Nutritional Values ​​(average values ​​per 100ml)

• Energy: 330 kJ / 79 kcal
• Fat: 0 g (of which saturated fatty acids: 0 g)
• Carbohydrates: 0,8 g (of which sugars: 0,1 g)
• Protein: 0 g
• Salt: 0 g

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 14°C. Serve at 10-12°C: optimal temperature to express the complexity of a structured white fermented in barrique (higher than standard fresh whites, to allow the bouquet to evolve). It is recommended to open the bottle 15-20 minutes before serving to allow the wine to gently oxygenate. Once opened, store tightly capped in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days—barrique-aged white wines develop positively in the first few days after opening. Aging potential: 3-5 years in bottle (develops evolutionary notes of dried fruit, honey and noble hydrocarbons). Recycling InformationGlass bottle (GL 71, glass recycling); Thermoplastic elastomer cap (TPE, plastic recycling); Cork stopper (FOR 51, dedicated recycling). Check your municipality's regulations. WARNING: Alcoholic product, prohibited for use by minors under 18. Alcohol abuse is harmful to your health. Avoid during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and for those taking medications incompatible with alcohol. Do not drive after consumption.
 
 
 

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