White wine - Azienda Agricola Giovinco - Etna bianco Doc

White wine - Azienda Agricola Giovinco - Etna Bianco Doc Format: Glass bottle 75cl White wine - Azienda Agricola Giovinco - Etna Bianco Doc - Data sheet Production Area: Randazzo and Biancavilla (CT), 550-750 m a.s.l. Grapes: 60% Carricante - 40% Catarratto Soil: Sand and volcanic rock Breeding System: Espalier and sapling Vinification: The grapes are harvested by hand in small crates and vinified separately. Alcoholic fermentation of the carricante takes place in steel at a controlled temperature for about 12 days. The catarratto grapes, on the other hand, are cooled to 6 °C and left to macerate in the press for 4 hours. The freshly pressed must is then left to steep for 24 hours at a temperature of 8 °C. After this phase, alcoholic fermentation is triggered and lasts approximately 14 days at a temperature of 12 °C. Alcoholic strength: 13% Oenologist: Vito Giovinco Olfactory scent: A straw yellow wine with greenish highlights, it has an intense and slightly aromatic bouquet of white flowers, herbs and flint. On the palate it is elegant and mineral and shows balance between freshness and density. The finish is savoury, lively and persistent. Combinations: Excellent as an aperitif. It goes well with fish, both raw and cooked, and is also excellent with white meat and fresh fruit. Serve at 8 - 10 °C Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.