Sicilia Bianco Vignaverde
- White
- Grillo
Winemaking Information
The organically farmed fruit is hand-harvested, destemmed, gently pressed with 20mg per liter of sulfur added and then macerated with skins for approximately 24 hours. After a 48-hour period settling at a cool temperature, fermentation takes places in stainless steel vats with natural yeasts only. The wine is aged on its fine lees in steel tank for six months.
SO2: During winemaking
Fining/Filtration: Light filtration at bottling (non-sterile)
Vineyard Information
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Soil Composition: Sandy, Loam, Limestone
Farming: Organic (certified)
Fun Facts: The Vignaverde or "green vineyard" are picked earlier than any other De Bartoli white, generally in mid-August, for maximum acidity and freshness.
Thanks to importer Louis/Dressner for details above