This Contessa Entellina DOC captures the distinctive personality of Sicily terroir. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. 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 grapes harvested at night in the vineyard of Chiarandà del Merlo, in the south-west Sicily, rooted on soil full of limestone and clay, between 200 and 600 m above sea level. Vinification: in steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months 'sur lies', 65% in small cement tanks and half in French oak barriques and concrete vats, then 12 months in bottle. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.
Sicilian producers blend indigenous grapes with international varieties, reflecting the island's rich cultural mix.
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