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🟢 Forti del Vento - Maia 2022 🌍 Cultivation area Forti del Vento - Maia 2022 is born in Castelletto d'Orba, in the locality of Villa Paradiso, in Alto Monferrato (Piedmont). The vineyards are located on hills at about 300 m above sea level, with clay and limestone soils, facing southeast and cultivated following the contour lines (girapoggio). 🌱 Cultivation practices Biodynamic and certified organic agriculture. The company is associated with VinNatur. No use of chemical products, manual harvesting, spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No clarification, filtration, or addition of sulfites. ⚙️ Technical characteristics Grape variety: 100% CorteseVinification: spontaneous fermentation on the skins in steelAging: in steel, without forced rackingAlcohol content: about 12%Sulfites: not addedYeasts: indigenousProduction: artisanal, limited edition 👁️👃👄 Tasting notes 👁️ Intense golden yellow, slightly veiled👃 Aromas of dried flowers, citrus peel, medicinal herbs👄 Fresh, savory, with delicate tannins and a dry, persistent finish 🍽️ Food pairings 🥗 Farro salad with grilled vegetables and feta🧀 Fresh or slightly aged goat cheeses🐟 White fish ceviche with lime and coriander🍄 Mushroom and potato pie with thyme 🧵 Curiosities The name "Maia" is a tribute to a dear friend of the winemakers. The wine comes from old Cortese vines recovered and reinterpreted in a natural key, with skin maceration that enhances its territorial character. 🔗 Official sheet on the Forti del Vento website