Grillo Branciforti dei Bordonaro 2023 - Firriato

Firriato - Branciforti dei Bordonaro Grillo Doc Sicilia

Immersed in the Trapani countryside, in the most planted area of ​​Italy, between Mount Erice and the Egadi islands, on soft hills at an altitude between 300 and 400 meters above sea level, the luxuriant rows of Tenuta Gelso Grande stretch out , the heart of the “Feudi Branciforti dei Bordonaro” production.

This is a territory whose history has always been based on agriculture, which develops sublime in quality enology. Gelso Grande preserves the ability to accommodate different vines, always respecting the most authentic specificities, where each variety finds its maximum expression in a natural way.

Native Sicilian vinified without delay spreads herbaceous scent accented with a refined taste. Raised in the vineyards face south west of the estate of Mulberry Large, Grillo Branciforti of Bordonaro enjoys a mild and constant ventilation that protects the berries from higher temperatures. Collected ahead of time to bring out the freshness and refined olfactory persistence, is revealed soft and elegant to match with delicate dishes of fresh cheese or risotto with shellfish.

Classification: DOC Sicilia
Grape varieties: Grillo
Vineyards location: Territory of Trapani – hilly ground 250/400 mt. a. s. l.
Soil composition: Medium mixture with a clayey tendency
Training system: Gujot Espalier
Nr. Vines per hectare: n° 5.000
Yields per hectare: 8.000 kg
Harvest: II and III decade of September
Period of fermentation: 20 days at 16°18° C
Production method: Soft-pressing, maximum 60% juice extraction, fermentation at controlled temperature.
Alcohol: 12,5% by vol.
Tasting notes: Straw yellow colour with greenish tints. With citrus and floral notes, this wine made from Grillo, a typical grape in West Sicily, envelops the palate in a intensive and persistent way, revealing at the same time an unexpected minerality.
Serving temperature: 10/12° C.
Pairing: Hors d’oeuvres and seafood: fish and shellfish; white meat

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