Altavilla della Corte-Firriato euro 6,50

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altavilla firriatoThe soul pure, extraordinary grapes: Grillo alone. Brought to Sicily by the Phoenicians, the story has crossed through all the banquets of the island, braving the weather. Fascinating from the color, brilliant golden yellow, involves all its hints of almond, apple, white flowers and shades of sage, thyme and rosemary. The palate reveals his mettle as a leading player and is well structured, with a caressing fruit very pleasant. Well balanced acidity and softness make it a wine with a very strong personality.

Vines 100% Grillo

Location Agro vineyards of Trapani – Company Guarini 300-400 m. s.l.m.

Medium mixture tends to clayey soil composition

Breeding system Espalier spurred cordon

N. Vines per hectare No. 5,000 / 5,500

8,200 kg yield per hectare

Harvest I-II days in September

Fermentation temperature 14 -16 ° C

Fermentation period of 20 to 25 days

Production technique Soft pressing, fermentation at controlled temperature and aging in steel containers

Alcohol 13.5% by volume.

Tasting Notes color is golden, fine and delicate fragrance with notes of almond, floral and hints of aromatic herbs, vintage Production 290,000 bottles

Glass tulip-shaped glass of medium weight and height

Serving temperature 12 – 14 ° C.

Matching Appetizers and dishes of fish and crustaceans; medium-aged cheeses, white meats; appreciated even outside the meals.

Bottle 750 ml

euro 6,50