The 2018 (1,500) STERPI DERTHONA Etui is a still white wine produced by VIGNETI MASSA, located in the renowned Piedmont region of Italy. This wine originates from a 1.5-hectare vineyard facing southwest, situated at 280 metres above sea level, with a calcareous soil rich in calcium carbonate pebbles and silica. The harvest is strictly manual, with careful selection in the vineyard at the ideal moment of ripeness, while the winemaking involves skin maceration at low temperatures and white fermentation with batonnage to enhance the organoleptic characteristics of the wine. Vintage: 2018 Alcohol content: 14.5 Winery: Guyot classico Harvest/Vintage: Manual in bins with selection in the vineyard when the stem is lignified (the right moment of ripeness indicated by the darkening of the stem at the internode). Organoleptic notes: Bright light yellow colour. The first nose of Sterpi Derthona entices with hints of lemons, ripe apple, and mirabelle plums. The fruity parts of the bouquet are complemented by mint/lemon balm. Soil: Calcareous with the presence of calcium carbonate pebbles and silica. Vineyard: Sterpi area 1.5 ha – vines/Ha 5,000 – planting distance 2.35×0.90 – altitude 280 m a.s.l. – exposure south, west. Winemaking/Aging: Skin maceration 8-12°C and subsequent pressing of the grapes after 40/42 hours; white fermentation at 19-22°C with subsequent periodic batonnage until the retrogradation of malic acid occurs. Yield per hectare: 70 q.li/Ha A wine with a refined and complex character, perfect for pairing with fish dishes and white meats. The 2018 Sterpi Derthona is a quality offering from Piedmont that deserves to be discovered and appreciated slowly.