Malvasia "Okron" Terrae Laboriae

Okron is one of the three white labels produced by Terrae Laboriae. Antonio and Angelo have named their wines with words that recall Georgian, a choice that reflects their production philosophy: Okron means »gold«, which is mirrored in the colour, a very intense golden yellow resulting from a long maceration. 
This wine is made exclusively from Malvasia grapes and is therefore very aromatic, especially on the nose, with ripe tropical fruit and fragrant flowers, and it is prized for its versatility, freshness and easy drinkability. 
The Malvasia vineyards are in S. Lorenzo Maggiore, in the historic Sannio area of Campania, and are farmed at around 400 metres above sea level using traditional methods that aim to minimise the use of chemicals and mechanisation; they benefit from the breezes from the nearby sea and from soils rich in clay and limestone. 
After hand-harvesting, the grapes are taken to the winery, where they are gently crushed before spontaneous fermentation. During fermentation, the must stays in contact with the skins for a maceration period of about 15 days. Ageing lasts about 12 months and takes place in qvevri, the traditional Georgian amphorae, which ensure natural micro-oxygenation and preserve the integrity of the wine. Okron is then bottled without fining or filtration. In the glass, Okron has an intense, slightly hazy orange colour, and on the nose it offers an aromatic bouquet of tropical fruits such as pineapple and apricot, in harmony with spicy notes of ginger and sweet hints of honey. An intriguing floral undertone of citrus and white flowers rounds off the aftertaste. It is dry, fresh and lively in the mouth, with a very long, persistent finish and sensations of great harmony and elegance.
It is ideal with complex dishes such as grilled fish, white meat, blue cheeses or creamy risottos, and is a choice that will turn any occasion into an experience.