| Country |
Italy |
| Region |
Sicily |
| Wine Type |
White |
| Grape Variety |
100 % Carricante |
| Vineyard Location |
Contrada Muganazza, Solicchiata di Castiglione di Sicilia, 800 m. a.s.l. |
| Soil |
lava (lava flow of 1953) |
| Harvest |
Second half of September, manual, in 20 kilos crates |
| Vinification |
Cold maceration for about 48 hours, followed by cold setting fermentation in steel tanks |
| Aging |
in steel tanks for about 6 months, then at least 6 months of aging in bottle |
| Organic Certifications |
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| Environmentally Friendly |
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| Alcohol Vol |
12.5% |
| Color |
Bright yellow |
| Aroma |
Intense bouquet fine and fruity. |
| Taste |
Dry, lively and intense fruity (apples, pears…) with a strong aromatic persistence |
| Food Pairing |
When cold is perfect as an aperitif; superb with risotto, fish, shellfish, white meats, fresh cheese |
| Serving Temperature |
14°-16° C / 57° – 60° F |
| Standard Bottle Size (L) |
0.75 |
| Association |
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