Description
Ageno of La Stoppa is a macerated white wine of great expressiveness, which in itself embodies both the elegance of La Stoppa wines and the rusticity of the peasant soul. A sunny, rich, enveloping, long and savory wine, a tribute to the founder of the company. Complex, charming, soft and well balanced by a great freshness
This wine is made from a combination of three white grape varieties: Malvasia, Trebbiano, and the extremely local variety known as Ortrugo, with the majority of the wine being Malvasia grown on 36-year-old vines.
This 1918 is the 5th vintage of Ageno of which only about 160 cases are made; this vintage is less floral and certainly deeper than the 2019 vintage; enough to be released later; already perfect for drinking but also for aging and collect. This small quantity means that it may be difficult to find, but if you can, it is worth all the effort and whatever price you might have to pay, as it represents both a great achievement of artisan winemaking as well as a perfect example of why orange wines kick ass.
Vinification
Fermentation with maceration on the skins for 30 days. using only indigenous yeasts. Without clarification or filtration and without the addition of sulfur dioxide. 12 months in used oak barriques and steel and 36 months in bottle
Pairing
Fish soup. Spaghetti with clams, stewed white meats. Heavier Fish, Tapas, Roasted Chicken. Cheeses
