Valle dell’Acate, Insolia

Region: Sicily
Varietal Blend: 100% Insolia
Production Area: C.da Bidini-Acate (Rg) – Eastern Sicily;
Vineyards: 60 acres at 500 ft above sea level.
Soil: Mix of clay with areas of sandstones
Planting system: Spurred cordon.
Vine density: 2.600 per acre
Yield per acre: 4,200 kilos
Harvest: First 20 days in September
Aging: 4 months in stainless steel and 2 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%

Tasting Notes: Bright green/gold color. Fresh apple, pear aromas with walnut highlight. Lively, clean and refreshing on the palate with good fruit balancing the zesty acidity. The acids carry the clean sweet pear flavors nicely.

Food pairings: Fish dishes, hors d’ouvres, vegetable dishes.