Nose

Intense aromatic fragrances, with notes of white peaches and exotic fruit

Palate

Well-balanced, intense and persistent

Growing Conditions

- Area of Production: C/da Perino also called “Arauto” in the Commune of Marsala. East/West exposure, with sunlight all day
- Altitude: 140 m asl
- Climate: Temperate-warm, Mediterranean
- Terrain: Clayey soil, with predominant organic matter
- Training System: Counter-espalier, guyot pruning
- Age of Vineyards: 25 years
- Plant Density: 4,400 plants/ha

Harvest

End of August beginning of September (7 pickings). Harvesting is done by hand and the grapes are placed in small boxes.

- Grapes Yield/ha: 60 q.li/Ha (thinning of the grapes)

Winemaking

After destemming the grapes are manually chosen on a selection table. The grapes prolonged cold maceration (6-8°C) on their skins, and then softly pressed. A slow alcoholic fermentation thermo-controlled follows (10 days) in stainless steel tank.

Aging

Wines refine on the lees for six months, 50% in tonnoux 15hl and the other part in stainless stell. At least 3 months in bottle.

Appearance

Crystal pale yellow

Food Pairing

Excellent as an aperitif, it also pairs well with fish and white meat