Grillo 'Coste al Vento' Cantine Barbera

Menfi DOC • Sicily • Cantine Barbera
Category
White Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Menfi DOC
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Destemming, cold maceration for 36 hours, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 8 days, draining off and end of the fermentation
Aging
6 months on the lees in steel tanks and in tonneaux
Grape varieties
Grillo 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Grillo 'Coste al Vento' Cantine Barbera Italian wine - Menfi DOC from Sicily

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Menfi DOC reflects generations of local expertise. At 12.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Grillo 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 20 years old vines in a clayey mineral soil at 220-230 metres above sea level. Organic farming. Vinification: destemming, cold maceration for 36 hours, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in steel tanks with maceration on the skins for 8 days, draining off and end of the fermentation. The wine is aged 6 months on the lees in steel tanks and in tonneaux. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

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