Viognier Mandrarossa winery

Viognier Le Sènie 2023 Mandrarossa Winery

Intense and enveloping Sicilian white wine from the international grape variety originating from the Rhone valley. A fruity and soft viognier, perfect for a fresh and inebriating aperitif.

Denomination: Bianco Sicilia DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Viognier

Production zone: Menfi

Vineyard exposure: south, south-east

Altitude: 150 - 350 mt above sea level

Soils: mainly silty sand soils

Planting density: 4000 - 4500 plants/ha

Yield per hectare: 85 quintals/ha

Vineyards: Espalier-grown and guyot-pruned

Harvesting: 4th week of August

Vinification: cryomaceration of the grapes at a temperature of 5-8°C for 4/6 days. Then the must ferments for 15/20 days at 16-18°C

Aging: in steel vats for 4 months

Alcoholic content: 13.5% ​​vol

Color: yellow with golden reflections

Nose: bouquet with notes of ripe fruit such as loquat, yellow peach and apricot

Palate: full and opulent, with fruity aromas and a delicate minerality. On the finish it offers notes of bitter almond

Pairings: Excellent with grilled swordfish, fish couscous and tempura shrimps

Recommended glass type: Riedel Vinum Series Riesling Grand Cru 416/15

Serving temperature: 10-12°C

Bottled at the origin by CANTINE SETTESOLI S.C.A. - Menfi (AG) - ITALY