Favinia La Muciara Firriato

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Firriato
Category
White Wines
Winery
Firriato
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks for 20 days
Aging
6 month on the lees in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. With 12.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Grillo, Catarratto, Zibibbo, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect crisp citrus and orchard fruit aromas framed by a clean, mineral finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards on calcareous sandy soil, with outcrops of tufa and pink sand. Vinification: soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks for 20 days. The wine is aged 6 month on the lees in steel tanks. A wine showing the island's unique volcanic terroir and Mediterranean influence.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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