Erta al Mandorlo

From our Erta al Mandorlo vineyard, planted in 1987 and since then cultivated in organic agriculture, we select and hand-pick our Trebbiano Toscano and Verdicchio grapes at the beginning of September.

Grapes are transferred from the vineyard to the cellar paying attention not to damage the clusters, to avoid oxidation or undesired fermentation processes.

Grapes, immediately after harvest, are soflty pressed and fermented in stainless-steel vat at low temperature, in order to maintain the freshness of primary flavours. 

Erta al Mandorlo ages in stainless steel vat on its lees until bottling.

Intense straw yellow with golden reflexes.

Mineral and citrus aroma with nuances of grapefruit. Light spicy sensations.

Dry, sapid, harmonious taste; exceptionally persistent with a finish that leaves pleasant notes of bitter grapefruit in the mouth.

A unique wine, intense, with flavours that will continue to evolve in the glass offering ever new sensations.

To enjoy with raw and grilled fish, grilled white meat or with dishes that require a wine of a medium-high consistency as liver, cheese and mushrooms-based dishes.

Drink within 4 years from harvest, at 12°-14° C for a nice aperitif or slightly warmer for a more intense food pairing.

Since 1935 the Galardi brothers have dedicated themselves to the production of oil and wine on the hills of Fiesole, a few kilometers from Florence, as well as to the construction of mechanical equipment for the production of cereals, wine and oil.

The vineyards and olive groves extend over 17 ha, at 150 m asl. On the lean, marly and calcareous soils the productions are limited in quantity, but of important quality.

Exposure to the sun determines a particularly favorable microclimate and the absence of humidity stagnation minimizes parasitic attacks, favoring a low environmental impact agronomic management, certified organic since 1999, alongside the use of renewable energy sources and the study of packaging materials.
Even today Poggiopiano maintains its family management in agricultural production, as well as in the reception in the Cellar and in the Farmhouse.