Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT, MontePietroso

TERRE SICILIANE
BIANCO IGT
VARIETIES
Grillo, Catarratto,Chardonnay
PRODUCTION DISTRICT
Sicilia.
ALTITUDE AND ASPECT
300 and 550 metresabove sea level
TRAINING SYSTEM
Guyot.
HARVEST
Chardonnay in mid-August, Grillo in the first decade of September, Catarratto in the last decade of September.
WINEMAKING METHOD
The grape varietiesare vinifiedseparately. They are softly crushed with destemmingand the must ischilledimmediately. Careful pressing is followedby slow fermentation at a controlled temperature. The winesmature on the leesuntil they are blendedand bottled.
SENSORY PROFILE
Yellow colour with golden tints; fruity, ripe aroma which makes the bouquet very pleasant from the spring onwards. Body with a full structure and a warmth typical of Sicilian white wines.
RECOMMENDED CELLARING
1 year in the bottle,in a cool, dark place.
FOOD PAIRING
Hors d’oeuvres, delicate first courses, fish and shellfish.