Nose
Elegant scents of a Mediterranean garden, citrus fruits, orange blossom, sage, mint, white rose and acacia
Palate
Fresh, well-structured with a final note of bergamot
Growing Conditions
The vineyard is located in western Sicily, near Camporeale, about 350 m. above sea level. The grapevines are planted on trellis east-facing, on a clay and sandy
soil, using the Guyot pruning system.
Harvest
Manual harvesting started on August 27th.
Winemaking
After destemming and cold maceration at 6° and 8° C for 36 hours, the grapes are soft-pressed prior to the fermentation at a controlled temperature (16° C) in stainless steel tanks for 20 days. The wine is aged “sur lies” .
Aging
The wine is aged “sur lies” for 30 days prior to bottling
Appearance
Intense yellow with golden highlights
Food Pairing
Perfect with all fish dishes, especially with crudités, sea food or smoked fish