Bianca di Valguarnera Insolia Terre Siciliane IGP 2022 - Duca of Salaparuta

The Bianca di Valguarnera by Duca di Salaparuta and the Risignolo estate

Refined white wine from Inzolia grapes, produced in the Risignolo estate, near Salemi, in the province of Trapani.

In this area of Central-Western Sicily, characterized by marvelous expanses of fields beaten by the warm Mediterranean sun, wine is a constitutive element of a great cultural tradition and the vineyards, caressed by a light brackish breeze, follow the profile of the hills until they reach the sea.

The clayey soil rich in humus, which has always been suited to wine production, and the hot-arid climate, with a strong temperature range, allow white grapes such as Insolia to give their best.

The 2019 vintage was characterized by a decidedly cool winter and spring. This seasonal trend has contributed to the fact that the various oenological phases of the vine have been delayed compared to previous vintages. Overall a very good year, definitely in favor of quality rather than quantity produced.

Towards the end of September, the grapes are harvested, carefully selected by hand and placed in small boxes which, upon arrival in the cellar, are immediately transformed into must, and then fermented in barriques.

After maturing for 12 months in oak barriques on its own lees, and after a further 12 months of bottle aging, the Bianca di Valguarnera is ready to give a great olfactory complexity. On the nose, the floral notes of jasmine and orange blossom are first perceived, accompanied by a delicate fruity hint of peach and dehydrated apricot, coconut and vanilla.

The aromas of the Mediterranean scrub are then translated on the palate into a wine with strong tannins, characterized by good acidity and a considerable length.

With a golden yellow color with greenish reflections, Bianco di Valguarnera is perfect in relaxing moments of meditation or for important events and meals. Freshness and structure harmonize in this elegant and noble Sicilian white wine, certainly to be paired with smoked salmon, tuna and swordfish, mushroom dishes, noble fish and crustaceans, medium-aged cheeses and savory white meats.

DATA SHEET

TYPE: White

CLASSIFICATION: IGP Terre Siciliane

TERRITORY OF ORIGIN: central-western Sicily, municipality of Salemi. Particularly suitable area for the production of Sicilian white grapes

VARIETY: Insolia

SOIL: Clayey-calcareous

ALTITUDE: Over 300 meters above sea level

VINEYARDS: Alberello trained with high density of vines per hectare (over 5,000), older than 20 years and with low production per plant max 1.2 Kg

HARVEST: Manual with optimal ripening at the end of September

VINIFICATION: Soft pressing with membrane presses, static decantation of the musts and slow fermentation in carefully selected oak barriques

MATURATION: In contact with its yeasts in barriques for at least eight months

AGING: After bottling, twelve months of permanence in the temperature-controlled cellar with the bottle lying down for the development of the bouquet

ALCOHOL CONTENT: 13% by vol

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14 ° C

SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Excellent with smoked salmon, tuna and swordfish, dishes of: mushrooms, fish and noble crustaceans, medium-aged cheeses and savory white meats

STORAGE: In a cool and not excessively humid environment, away from light

DURATION: Over 5 years if stored in suitable cellars

FIRST YEAR OF PRODUCTION: 1987 harvest