Description
Grape varieties: Grillo (50%) and Catarratto (50%)
Production area: Marsala countryside
Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning
Harvest period: September
Vinification: In stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature (24/26°C); once the base wine is obtained, wine-derived ethyl alcohol is added before starting a long maturation period in oak casks lasting over 10 years
Colour: Antique golden yellow with subtle amber highlights
Bouquet: A complex bouquet with notes of honey, orange peel, and yellow-fleshed fruit preserved in spirits, complemented by sweet spices derived from the wood
Taste: Dry, powerful, with great structure and alcoholic character; it shows a perfect correspondence with the aromas perceived on the nose, lingering beautifully on the palate
Alcohol content: 19% vol.
Residual sugar: 4 grams/litre
Minimum wood aging: 5 years in oak casks
Minimum bottle aging: 3 months
Food pairings: A great meditation wine, to be savored with “Tagliancozzi” (traditional dry almond biscuits); it beautifully pairs with cottage cheese and creamy Sicilian pastries. Truly unforgettable when enjoyed with dark Modica chocolate, extra-aged or blue cheeses.
Serving temperature: 14/16°C
Available bottle size: 750 ml
Contains sulphites
AWARDSGold Medal ( Mundus Vini Summer Tasting ) – Neustadt an der Weinstrasse 2018 Gold ( The Wine Hunter Award ) – Merano 2024 |
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