ZAFARÀ Catarratto Terre Siciliane IGT 75 cl Baglio Oro

It is a wine with intense aromas, with decisive notes of exotic fruit and bread crust. Marked sapidity and freshness, typical expression of the Marsala hills.
Classifi cation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Production Area: C/da Zafarana in the Municipality of Marsala.

North/South exposure on the hills
Altitude: 170 m asl
Climate: Temperate, warm Mediterranean
Soil: Medium texture with a significant presence of red particles.

Grape yield/ha: 60-80 quintals
Plant system: Counter-espalier, with guyot pruning
Age of the vineyards: 30 years
Plant density: 4400 plants/ ha
Harvest: First ten days of September (3 harvests)
Vine variety: 100% Catarratto
Vinification: The harvest takes place manually in the coolest hours of the day. After destemming and a prolonged cold maceration on the skins, the soft and progressive pressing of the grapes is carried out. A slow thermo-controlled alcoholic fermentation follows.
Refinement: The wine is aged in steel preserving the peculiarities of the grapes unaltered before being bottled.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS
Colour: Deep straw yellow in colour
Flavour: Intense with notes of exotic fruit and bread crust
Taste: Fine, savory and persistent
Alcohol content: 12.5% ​​vol
Total acidity: 6.6 g/l
Service temperature: 10-12° C
Gastronomic matches: Ideal with fish-based dishes, white meats and grilled vegetables.