Il Salinaro Grillo DOC Sicilia

IL SALINARO
GRILLO SICILIA DOC
Salinaro, from the name of the salt pans that dot the coast, whose breezes give a great richness of flavour to the grapes. A fresh and balanced white wine made from Grillo grapes.
GRAPE VARIETY
Grillo
TERRITORY OF ORIGIN
Province of Trapani
TERROIR
Soil composition: calcareous and sandy soil, belonging to the red soils of the Mediterranean; it has a good balance between air and water in the soil, besides a rich water reserve.
Altitude: altitude zero above sea level.
Climate: located at 800m from the sea, it is an area which enjoys the mitigating effect of sea breezes which reduce the maximum temperatures.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING
Harvest period starting from mid-August. Reductive vinification with soft pressing and following long fermentation at low temperature. 4 months of ageing in steel.
TASTING NOTES
Colour: straw-yellow with greenish reflections.
Aroma: delicate aromas of citrus blended with
herbaceous notes and slight hints of peach and
green apple.
Flavour: intense, moderately warm with a
pleasant softness.
PAIRING
Perfect pairing with all pasta dishes and main courses with fish, but also surprises with pasta
with pesto. Serve at 8°-12°C.
ALCOHOL CONTENT
13% by Vol.