CATARRATTO / CHARDONNAY
Denomination: IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) Terre Siciliane.
Grapes used: Cataratto (50%), Chardonnay (50%).
The Catarratto grapes come from vineyards situated at an altitude of 700m above sea level, while the Chardonnay grapes are grown at 350m.
Harvest: Chardonnay: August 7th - 8th; Catarratto: October 2nd-3rd.
Bottling: Single batch.
FERMENTATION
Method: Temperature-controlled, in stainless steel tanks.
Temperature: 16 - 18˚C.
Duration: 10 - 12 days.
Malolactic: No.
TASTING NOTES
Bright straw-yellow color with greenish edges.
Generous, assertive bouquet.
Fresh, mouth-filling palate that strikes an excellent balance between acidity, flavor and volume.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16 - 20°C with meat- or fish-based dishes.
Excellent with hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2017 - BRUXELLES - annata 2016: Medaglia d'Oro.
2016 - MONDIAL DES VINS EXTREMES - annata 2015: 85/100.
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2014: 87/100.
2016 - WINE ENTHUSIAST - annata 2015: 86/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2012: 87/100.
2010 - BRUXELLES - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Oro.
2010 - VINITALY - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Oro.
2010 - SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Argento.
CATARRATTO / CHARDONNAY
Denomination: IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) Terre Siciliane.
Grapes used: Cataratto (50%), Chardonnay (50%).
The Catarratto grapes come from vineyards situated at an altitude of 700m above sea level, while the Chardonnay grapes are grown at 350m.
Harvest: Chardonnay: August 7th - 8th; Catarratto: October 2nd-3rd.
Bottling: Single batch.
FERMENTATION
Method: Temperature-controlled, in stainless steel tanks.
Temperature: 16 - 18˚C.
Duration: 10 - 12 days.
Malolactic: No.
TASTING NOTES
Bright straw-yellow color with greenish edges.
Generous, assertive bouquet.
Fresh, mouth-filling palate that strikes an excellent balance between acidity, flavor and volume.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16 - 20°C with meat- or fish-based dishes.
Excellent with hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2017 - BRUXELLES - annata 2016: Medaglia d'Oro.
2016 - MONDIAL DES VINS EXTREMES - annata 2015: 85/100.
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2014: 87/100.
2016 - WINE ENTHUSIAST - annata 2015: 86/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2012: 87/100.
2010 - BRUXELLES - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Oro.
2010 - VINITALY - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Oro.
2010 - SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Argento.
