TYPE OF WINE
Still white wine
MAIN GRAPES
Vermentino
PRODUCTION AREA
Grapes coming from the vocated IGT area located in the territory of Sicily Region (South-Italy)
SOILS
In Sicily the main feature is the good exposure and the good ventilation. Vineyards are located in the coastal plains with morainic and alluvial soils, as well as in the hills and highlands with calcareous and clayey terroir. A general good minerality due to the volcanic origin of the great part of the soils.
HARVEST
For white wine harvest can take please very early in first part of August
VINIFICATION
Soft pressing of the grapes and fermentation at low controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Wine rests and refines in steel tanks for a brief period of time before bottling.
COLOUR
Straw yellow with delicate greenish hints
BOUQUET
Typical floral notes of jasmine and fruity hints of citrus, lemon grass and gooseberry; sweet notes of vanilla and exotic fruits.
TASTE
Dry, fresh, fruit with pleasant a slightly bitter green after.
FOOD PAIRING
Pairs well with vegetables and fish appetizers, traditional local seafood and fish dishes, cheeses and dry pastry.
SERVING SUGGESTION
10-12°C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13,0% vol
