Toscana IGT
Libaio
Color
Intense straw yellow with green highlights.
Aroma
Exuberant ripe and exotic fruit such as yellow apples and banana, followed by citrus, honey and jasmine.
Tasting profile
The composition of fruit and acidity make the wine refreshing, despite its chiselled body, with a smooth finish.
Full tasting Notes
Harmonious and well balanced with a diligent evolution and enjoyment.
Food pairings
Medium mature cheeses, fish and vegetables.
Winemaking notes
The grapes are harvested by hand before being destemmed, chilled and gently pressed. The wine is settled naturally before the must is racked and fermented in temperature controlled steel vats for about 7 days.
The story
The introduction of international white varietals is the result of an ambitious project, which culminated in the 1980s, with a focus on the distinctive traits of Chardonnay grown in Tuscany.
Production area
Tuscany.
Grape varieties
Chardonnay.
Aging
Several months in large steel vats.
Serving temperature
8/10°
Did you know?
This wine was first produced in the 1980s. Following lengthy and meticulous experimentation, Ruffino added a purebred Chardonnay to its prestigious portfolio: “Libaio”.
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