Sauternes Chateau Piada 2019 375ml

The AOCs Sauternes and Barsac are located south of Bordeaux, specifically in the Graves. Both AOCs date back to 1936. The area known as Sauternais comprises five
communes: Barsac, Bommes, Fargues, Preignac and Sauternes; while that of Barsac exclusively comprises the commune from which it takes its name. It is worth noting
that these regulations allow Barsac producers to name their wines both Barsac and Sauternes AOC (both are often mentioned on the label), while Sauternes producers can
only name their wines Sauternes AOC. The area's soils are of alluvial origin with a good presence of limestone; what gives this area its unique characteristics is the
microclimate created by the Garonne and Ciron rivers and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean: these presences are decisive in favouring the development of pourriture noble,
noble rot, on the grapes, creating a unique concentration. The varieties used for the AOC Sauternes and Barsac are: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The quality
of the wines produced in these areas has a long history, in fact already in 1855 Napoleon III, drawing up the first classification of Crus, recognised Château d'Yquem as the
only Premier Cru Supérieur located outside the Medoc, followed by two other categories: Premier Cru (11 Châteaux) and Deuxième Cru (15 Châteaux).

Varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle.

Vineyards: The Château Piada vineyards are located on the Barsac plateau and, according to some
historical documents dating back to 1274, appear to be among the oldest in Barsac and
Sauternes. Château Piada wines come from a unique terroir characterised by soils
rich in limestone and clay.

Vinification: after the grapes have ripened, the harvest is carried out by
harvest grain by grain, so as to use only those berries affected by the right degree of botrytis. Vinification takes place in oak barrels: after one year of the wine is blended,
filtered and stored in stainless steel vats until bottling.
until bottling, all for a period of 18 to 20 months after the harvest.

Characteristics: Château Piada has a beautiful golden yellow colour; it presents itself on the nose very fragrant and elegant, clean, on the palate it is sweet and intense.