LAGUNA DEL CONTE Bianco IGT Terre Siciliane
TYPE OF WINE
Still white wine
MAIN GRAPES
White grape varieties
PRODUCTION AREA
Grapes coming from the vocated IGT area located in the territoy of Sicily Region (South-Italy)
SOILS
In Sicily the main feature is the good exposure and the good ventilation. Vineyards are located in the coastal plains with morenic and alluvial soils, as well as in the hills and highlands with calcareous and clayey terroir. A general good minerality due to the volcanic origin of the great part of the soils.
HARVEST
For white wine harvest can take plase very early in firts part of August
VINIFICATION
Soft pressing of the grapes and fermentation at low controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Wine rests and refines in steel tanks for a brief period of time before bottling.
COLOUR
Straw yellow with delicate gold hints
BOUQUET
Intense floral and fruity notes of grapefruit, citrus fruits, lemon and delicate scents of sage and green apple
TASTE
Crisp and mineral, dry and full in the mouth, leaves a pleasant sensation of cleanliness and freshness and a delicate fruity aftertaste.
FOOD PAIRING
Excellent as an aperitif, is a wine to drink throughout the meal. Ideal with light appetizers and first courses, white meat, seafood and fish dishes, soft and medium ripe cheese.
SERVING SUGGESTION
10-12°C
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12,5% vol