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Salina - IGT Virgona White Wine
Salina - IGT Virgona White Wine
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The selected grapes inzolia And catarratto they come from the hills of Malfa (Salina) .
The clear and brilliant wine it has a color pale yellow with greenish reflections , i perfumes they remember the wildflowers and royal jelly .
The taste reproduces the olfactory sensations of light refinement in wood with floral aftertaste .
It's a dry wine ideal as aperitif and to be combined with seafood appetizers , crustaceans And roasted and grilled fish dishes .
Technical Data Sheet
Harvest 2024
Grape varieties used: 90% Malvasia, 5% Catarratto Lucido, 5% Inzolia
Land: Malfa area - ME - (Salina Island)
Soil type: slightly declining, volcanic in origin, at 250 m above sea level
Training system: espalier
Pruning system: permanent cordon
Yield per hectare: 55 quintals
Harvest: second ten days of September, the grapes are harvested strictly by hand and for better conservation of the product they are placed in special boxes for transport to the cellar
Vinification: After destemming, the grapes undergo cryomaceration for approximately 24 hours at a temperature of 8°C to enhance aroma extraction and create a wine with excellent structure. After static decantation, the must is fermented at a temperature of 13°C for approximately 20 days. 25% of the product completes fermentation and begins aging in French oak barriques for approximately 120 days.
Color: intense yellow with greenish reflections, clear and bright
Aroma: Aromatic, intense, delicate and persistent; aromas of apricot, pear, pineapple and a complex floral bouquet are found.
Taste: Intense, velvety, slightly savoury and persistent; fruity, floral and vanilla aromas are found thanks to the refinement in barriques
Alcohol content: 13.8% ethyl alcohol pH - 3.01
Total Acidity: approximately 6.2 g/l expressed as Tartaric Acid
Volatile Acidity: 0.18 g/l
Malo-Lactic Fermentation: Not Carried Out
Bottles produced: approximately 8,000
Serving suggestions: Serve at 10-12°C; it pairs perfectly with raw fish, roasts, shellfish, seafood appetizers, lean meats, and mild cheeses. Given its rich structure, it pairs well with fatty meats.
Agency
Agency
The Virgona Farm promotes the winemaking tradition of Salina and, in addition to wine, is specialized in the processing of capers and typical preserves. The family management guarantees genuine, natural and high quality products, respecting the tradition of the island.
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