Bianco Maggiore Grillo DOP Sicily Organic 75 cl Rallo

BREEDING
Municipality - Marsala (TP)
Location of the vineyards - Riserva dello Stagnone
Grapes - grillo
Exposure - south
Altitude above sea level - 50 m

Type of soil - medium texture
Year of planting - 2001
Planting density of stumps/hectare -2,800
Training method - Marsala sapling
Pruning - 6-inch guyot 8 buds
Yield kg/plant - 1.95
Harvest period - early September
Harvest management - manual in boxes of approximately 15 kg

VINIFICATION Pressing - soft
Duration of fermentation in 8 days
Malolactic fermentation  no
Minimum refinement in tanks - 6 months
Aging in bottle - 1 month
Fermentation tanks - stainless steel

Fermentation temperature in °C 15-16

ENOCHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Alcohol content 13%
Residual sugars 4.1 g/l

ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Color - deep straw yellow
Smell - tropical notes such as mango and papaya blend with hints of citrus fruits among which grapefruit stands out;
a strong mineral charge is well balanced by hints of aromatic herbs
Taste - dry, with beautiful freshness and balanced acidity.
It goes well with fish-based dishes, even elaborate ones, and grilled vegetables or white meats.
Excellent pairing with fish or vegetable couscous.
Serving temperature 10 °C.
Contains sulphites.