Donna Giovanna I.G.T. Tenuta Iuzzolini
Donna Giovanna I.G.T. Tenuta Iuzzolini
Donna Giovanna I.G.T. is a high-quality wine from Calabria, made from the Greco variety. Hand-harvested in the last week of October, this wine captivates with its straw-yellow color and delicate floral aroma. The taste is broad, full, and fruity, with a pleasant finish of citrus and passion fruit. It ages in new French oak barrels, which gives it a unique character.
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✗ Out of stockDonna Giovanna I.G.T. is an exceptional wine originating from the picturesque region of Calabria, specifically from the province of Crotone in Cirò Marina. This wine is made from late-harvest white variety Greco, which thrives in clay-limestone soils at an altitude of 200 to 300 meters. The hand-harvesting of grapes takes place in the last week of October, when only overripe grapes are selected to achieve maximum flavor. After destemming and gentle pressing, a yield of 60% juice is obtained. The wine ages for two months in new French oak barrels, which imparts elegant tones and structure. The final refinement occurs for another two months in the bottle at a controlled temperature. The color of the wine is straw yellow with subtle greenish reflections, while the aroma is delicate and floral, with hints of dried apricot. The taste is broad and full with a pleasantly fruity finish of citrus and passion fruit. With an alcohol content of 13% vol., Donna Giovanna I.G.T. becomes an ideal companion to enjoy on special occasions.
Classification: Typical geographical indication of Calabria.
Grape: White Greco - late harvest.
Production area: Calabria, southeastern province of Crotone, in Cirò Marina in the "Timpa Bianca" area.
Soil: Clay, limestone.
Altitude: From 200 to 300 meters above sea level.
Plant training system: Espalier with a vine density of 5600 plants per hectare.
Climate: Mediterranean with mild winters and hot dry summers.
Grape harvest: Hand-picked, last week of October for overripe grapes.
Hectare yield of grapes: 60 – 70 quintals.
Vinification: Destemming, gentle pressing, 60% juice yield from the grapes.
Aging: Two months in new French oak barrels.
Refinement: Two months in the bottle at a controlled temperature.
Color – Straw yellow with subtle greenish reflections.
Aroma – Delicate, floral, with light notes of dried apricot.
Taste – Broad, full, pleasantly fruity with a lingering finish of citrus and passion fruit.
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Excellent as an aperitif, pairs wonderfully with "PRIMO PIATTO" of fish, shellfish, and seafood.
Recommended serving temperature: 8-10 °C.
Tenuta Iuzzolini
Tenuta Iuzzolini represents a family heritage and the winemaking elite of Italian Calabria, with a history in the Cirò Marina area dating back to the 16th century. This prestigious estate, spanning 500 hectares of fertile land, masterfully combines centuries-old tradition with the latest technologies to create wines with an unmistakable character. The winery specializes in cultivating native varieties such as Gaglioppo and Greco Bianco, which, combined with the unique Mediterranean microclimate, produce award-winning wines like the iconic Muranera and Madre Goccia. Each bottle from Tenuta Iuzzolini carries a story of passion, respect for the land, and artisanal precision, making it among the finest that contemporary Italian production has to offer.