Valle dell’Acate, Zagra

Region: Sicily
Varietal Blend: 30%Insolia and 70%Grillo
Vintage: 2007
Production Area: C.da Bidini-Acate (Rg) – Eastern Sicily;
Vineyards: 60 acres at 500 ft above sea level.
Soil: Medium texture,tending to compact,with limy tufa
Year of planting: 2000.
Planting system: Low trained on wires system,spur pruned cordon
Vine density: 2.600 per acre
Yield per acre: 4,200 kilos
Harvest: First 20 days in September
Bottles Produced: 26.000
Aging: 4 months in stainless steel and 2 months in the bottle.
Alcohol: 12.5%

Tasting Notes: The wine shows a pale straw yellow color and nuances of greenish yellow, very transparent. The nose denotes intense, clean and pleasing aromas which start with hints of apple, hawthorn and almond followed by aromas of pear, citrus fruits and plum. The mouth has good correspondence to the nose, a crisp attack and however balanced by alcohol, good body, intense flavors. The finish is persistent with flavors of apple and almond.

Food Pairings: Fish and crustaceans appetizers, Risotto with fish and vegetables.