| Typology | sweet |
|---|---|
| Classification | IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Terre Siciliane |
| Grapes | Grillo 100% |
| Production area | Mazara del Vallo (TP), northwestern Sicily (Italy) |
| Soil type | medium texture soil rich of limestone and good mineral endowment |
| Altitude | 200/250 meters a.s.l. |
| Viticulture | vertical trellis system with a medium-high plant density (5000 plants/ha) |
| Climate | insular-mediterranean with mild winters and breezy summers |
| Harvest period | at the end of September we harvest the grapes for the vinification of the base wine and until mid-October we harvest the grapes for drying |
| Vinification | soft pressing of the grapes for the base wine, followed by cold static decantation; fermentation at controlled temperature (18/20 ° C) in small stainless steel tanks. Subsequent dried grapes infusion in small stainless steel tanks |
| Ageing | 7/8 months on fine dregs through batonnage, then in bottles for at least 12 months to ensure the perfect evolution of its bouquet |
| Tasting notes | Visual: bright golden yellow |
| Pairing | perfect with the best traditional desserts, especially the dry ones, possibly with some fruit |
| Serving Temperature | 12°/14° C |
Passito, Sweet wines
Passito
Smooth, elegant and tempting with a note of dried figs and candid fruit.
