Favaios 1980 is the kind of wine that is only made in years when the grapes have proved to be of exceptional quality.
After careful selection of the best Favaios grapes, they are macerated and fermented as per regional tradition. The alcoholic fermentation is very short, and immediately after the formation of a layer of sediments, the majority of the must is separated from the skins and spirits are added.
A small part of the must continues to ferment and macerate on skins for a few more days and only later is this very aromatically rich must fortified. The first and second fortified must are then blended and stored in very old wooden casks and then slowly aged improving its bouquet over decades.
After careful selection of the best Favaios grapes, they are macerated and fermented as per regional tradition. The alcoholic fermentation is very short, and immediately after the formation of a layer of sediments, the majority of the must is separated from the skins and spirits are added.
A small part of the must continues to ferment and macerate on skins for a few more days and only later is this very aromatically rich must fortified. The first and second fortified must are then blended and stored in very old wooden casks and then slowly aged improving its bouquet over decades.
