2020 La Stoppa 'Ageno' Emilia Bianco

'Ageno' is the only white wine from La Stoppa, named after the estate’s founder and conceived as a deep, macerated expression of Malvasia from a warm, low-yielding terroir. It is an Emilian skin-contact white, built on time, extraction, and a strong sense of place.

The wine undergoes an extended maceration of around 4 months on the skins, which brings out Malvasia's distinctive aromaticity; followed by spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. It is then aged in large oak vats and further refined in bottle, without filtration or added sulphur, preserving its unaltered character.

In the glass, it shows a deep amber-orange hue. The nose is intense and complex, with aromas of dried apricot, orange peel, honey, herbs, and tea-like notes. On the palate, it is deep, rich, ripe and has an enveloping mouthfeel. The interplay of the chalk like tannin and bright acidity give a tension and  interest to this monumentally complex wine.

100% Organic.

Perfect with herb-roasted chicken, crispy pork belly, grilled salmon with herbs, or mushroom risotto with parmesan.

Serve: 12–14 °C
Drink: 2025–2035