Inzolia Sallier de la Tour Tasca d'Almerita

Inzolia of Tenuta Sallier de la Tour - Tasca d'Almerita

Inzolia, the autochthonous vine that tells Sicily in a glass. A vine that gives us this fresh and pleasantly drinkable white wine from Tasca d'Almerita, quite full-bodied, soft, clean and with a good aromatic persistence.

Classification: Sicilia DOC

Grape variety: 100% Inzolia

Production Area: Monreale (PA), Sicily

Soil: mainly calcareous

Exposure: north

Training system: espalier

Type of pruning: guyot

Density of vines per hectare: 4,200

Yield quintals of grapes per hectare: 80 quintals

Harvest: manual, when the grapes are perfectly ripe

Vinification: traditional white vinification. The alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel containers at a controlled temperature of about 16 °C for about 15 days. We then proceed to racking with light filtration

Malolactic fermentation: not carried out

Refinement: In steel on the fine lees for 4 months

Analytical data of the wine: pH 3.15 - AT 5.78 g/l - ZR 2.9 g/l - ET 21.1 g/l

Alcohol content: 12.5% vol

Color: Straw yellow with greenish reflections

Nose: intense fruity aromas of apple and pear, floral notes of white flowers and aromatic herbs, such as orange blossom, jasmine, lemon blossom, sage, and hints of dried fruit, especially almond

Palate: soft, fresh, balanced and pleasantly savory and drinkable

Pairings: white wine suitable for any occasion, perfect for an aperitif and with fish-based dishes

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Bottled by Conte Tasca d'Almerita Soc. Agr. to R.L. - Palermo - Italy