Nose
Selene on the nose gives aromas of tropical fruits like yellow melon and mature along with aromatic smells of dill and rosemary
Palate
On the palate, the wine is light-bodied, with crisp acidity, a lovely flinty taste and notes of apricot and orange zest.
Growing Conditions
- Area of production: South-west Sicily; vineyards at Mazara del Vallo
- Terroir: Altitude at sea level ; Mainly sandy soil; The climate is mediterranean with mild winters and hot summers within a cooling sea breeze all year around.
- Vineyards: Guyot training system; Yield per hectare: 100 q/h
Harvest
It takes place at the beginning of August at night time.
Winemaking
After a soft press, the grapes undertake the fermentation at 13°C of temperature for 15 days.
Aging
Then the wine stays into stainless steel tanks for 3 months. Aging in the bottle: at least a month.
Appearance
Pale yellow colour.
Food Pairing
It goes well with whole fish cooked in the oven, re-filled squid, sea food sauce without tomato. It is amazing also if paired with fat, savoury meats and medium seasoned cheese.