Saint Germain Doux Sicilian Sparkling Wine - Firriato

Saint Germain Doux Sicilian Sparkling Wine - Firriato

The wide range of Firriato’s sparkling wines has enlarged with an elegant charmat method with a strong Sicilian identity. Zibibbo, a little bit of Inzolia and other native aromatic varietals growing in the kaleidoscopic mosaic of the Borgo Guarini estate, are harmoniously blended with the Martinotti method in order to offer an intese and delicate wine, fresh and pleasant on the palate. The varietal fragrances are nestled in an olfactory frame of flowery sensations, notes of jasmin, sage and white fruit. On the palate the sweetness never fills and the acidity level makes it absolutely unique. Its crown jewel is based on easy pearing: suitable for matching with dry pastries, but also with fruit; interesting to taste with some spicy cheese.

CLASSIFICATION IGT Terre Siciliane
GRAPE VARIETY Zibibbo, Inzolia and other aromatic white grapes
VINEYARD LOCATION Trapani Countryside - Borgo Guarini Estate
SOIL COMPOSITION Mid-mixture, mostly clayey
EXPOSURE North (300/400 mt. a.s.l.)                                                                                                                                       TRAINING SYSTEM Cordon trained, spur pruned/Guyot
VINES PER HECTARE (EA) 4.000/4.500
YIELD (KG. PER HECTARE) 7.000/7.500 kg
HARVEST PERIOD Hand-picking over the last week of September
VINIFICATION: Soft pressing of grapes, partial fermentation at controlled temperature with cold interruptions
and filtration of the wine-must at 9% vol to keep 40-50 gr of sugar per litre. Refermentation in
autoclave (Martinotti-long Charmat)                                                                                                                  PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE Refermentation in autoclave (Martinotti-long Charmat)
MATURATION 3 months on fine lees in the autoclave 
1ST YEAR PRODUCTION: 2017
VINTAGE PRODUCTION 40.000 bottles
FORMATS 75 cl
SERVING TEMPERATURE 6°C

TASTING NOTES
Color: bright straw yellow.
Nose: very aromatic and easy to recognize, flowery fragrances, notes of white peach, sage and jasmin.
Palate: sweet, with remarkable acidity level and freshness, persistent fruit notes with sweet spices finish.
Characteristics:  the varietal fragrances are nestled in an olfactory frame of flowery sensations, notes of jasmin, sage and white fruit. On
the palate the sweetness never fills and the acidity level makes it absolutely unique. Its crown jewel is based on easy pearing: suitable for matching with dry pastries, but also with fruit; interesting to taste with some spicy cheese.

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