Details
- Type: White
- Country: Italy
- Region: Lazio
- Vintage: 2016/2017
- Producer: Fontana Candida
- Primary grape: Malvasia
- Secondary grape: Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc
- Bottle size: 75cl
- Code: 19483
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Sulphites
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Expression
Elegant, intricate, mineral-laced whites
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Flexible with a range of cheese styles including soft goat's, Gruyère, Emmenthal, pecorino, parmesan, Cheddar
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Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
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Strongly flavoured spices should be used sparingly. Good with tarragon, chervil, chives, parsley, thyme
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Pan-fried, grilled or braised light meats such as capon, pork, veal, guinea foul
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Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
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Very spicy food can overrun the wines delicate complexity
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Radicchio, endive, truffle fine bean, pea shoot, chanterelle salads. Fennel, purple sprouting broccoli, asparagus
About the Wine
This super white Wine created by Fontana Candida is crafted in the Frascati area of Lazio. This wine is exclusive to Matthew Clark, you won't find it at multiple retailers. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by GIV Grouppo Italiano Vini. Frascati Superiore Vigneto Santa Teresa, Fontana Candida is an inviting wine, made with Malvasia, Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc and Greco grapes. This wine has a cork closure and is now available to order via MC Live. Delicious bright, herbal notes - excellent with light Mediterranean, salad and seafood dishes.
Malvasia
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Malvasia is a variety of wine grapes which produces a range of rich white wines. This grape creates refined and classy wines.
Flavours:
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Basil
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Green Almond
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Sea Shell
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White Peach
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Wild Flowers
Trebbiano/Ugni Blanc
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This grape is used to create Cognac and Brandy for its high acidity and low in sugar. The wine is generally dry and crisp, but with a fresh and fruity flavor and a bitter almond note at the end.
Flavours:
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Citrus Zest
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Lemon
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Saline
The Country
Italy
From the cold northern regions to the sizzling south of Sicily, Italy is a kaleidoscope of colours, flavours, grapes and styles from regions such as Barolo to lesser-known Montefalco and Etna.
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