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Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Passopisciaro
Category
White Wines
Winery
Passopisciaro
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
13%
Vinification
Destemming and cold maceration for 12 hours, alcoholic fermentation in oak of 20 hl, malolactic fermentation carried out
Aging
10 months in 20 hl oak barrels on the fine lees
Grape varieties
Chardonnay 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 13% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Chardonnay 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards plot of 0.5 hectares with 18-year-old vineyards located 900 meters on terraces. Vinification: destemming and cold maceration for 12 hours, alcoholic fermentation in oak of 20 hl, malolactic fermentation carried out. The wine is aged 10 months in 20 hl oak barrels on the fine lees. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Seafood risotto

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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