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

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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