Grillo
Sacrale
Grape variety: Grillo
Denomination: D.O.C. Sicilia
Alcohol: 12,5%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Mazara del Vallo, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 100 to 200 m above sea level, mainly hilly orography with medium textured soils that tend to be clayey with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting notes
Color: brillant straw yellow
Smell: delicate , with notes of white fruit, floral
Taste: pleasant, persistent, with a good flavor and freshness
Longevity: 24 months
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Pairing: to combine with vegetarian cuisine and seafood first courses, excellent with grilled white meat and fresh cheeses.
Viognier
Sacrale
Grape variety: Viognier
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12.0%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 100 to 150 m above sea level, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils that tend to be limestone with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines with Guyot pruning; plant density 3500/4000 plants per hectare
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel
Tasting notes
Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections
Smell: elegant, floral
Taste: aromatic, fine, persistent and with an excellent flavor
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Longevity: 24 months
Pairing: as an aperitif, it exalts in an exceptional way the typical Mediterranean dishes based on fish and shellfish
Nero D’Avola
Sacrale
Grape variety: Nero D’Avola
Denomination: D.O.C. Sicilia
Alcohol: 13.0%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 150 to 300 m asl, mainly hilly orography with medium-textured soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking storage and aging in concrete tanks.
Tasting notes
Color: intense red
Smell:balanced, persistent with notes of red fruit (morello cherry and cherry)
Taste:soft, structured, with a velvety tannin
Longevity: 36 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: goes well with risotto, red meats, aged cheeses
Syrah
Sacrale
Grape variety: Syrah
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 13.0%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 1 50 to 400 m asl, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines, with Guyot pruning and 3500/4000 plant density per hectare
Vinification: maceration with the skins 16-18 days at 26° C. Racking, storage and maturation in concrete tanks
Tasting notes
Color: intense red with violet reflections
Smell: spicy, structured with notes of ripe red fruit
Taste:persistent, balanced, supported by a good tannic component
Longevity: 36 months
Serving temperature: 12/14°C
Pairing: it goes well with cold cuts, red meats, game, smoked cheeses and herbs