2009 La Segreta Bianco IGT SCREWCAP

Lovely refreshing white blend from Sicily which seems to capture the Mediterranean sun. Sealed under screwcap to retain the freshness.

Tasting Notes
Vibrant and aromatic with notes of citrus fruits, lychee, pineapple and peach complemented by hints of minerals, herbs and mint. Full and dry, smooth and supple with balancing acidity and a long, minty-hinty finish.

Matching
Excellent as an aperitif, but also with raw dishes (including seafood), lightly fried food, mixed salads, soft white cheeses.

Winemaking Notes
Grapes: 60% Grecanico, 20% Chardonnay, 10% Viognier, 10% Fiano.
The varietals are harvested seperately during August and September according to their maturity and ripeness and vinified seperately before the final blending. The grapes are crushed and destemmed before the juice is clarified through cold settling overnight. The juice is then innoculated with selected pure yeast strains and fermentation takes place at 15C for 12 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The wine is blended, then allowed a resting period in tank before bottling in the first half of the February following vintage.