Viognier Mandrarossa
Viognier DOC - Mandrarossa Winery
Viognier by Mandrarossa is a Sicilian white wine that smells of apricot obtained from 100% Viognier grapes. In Sicily, this international grape gives life to wines with intense and enveloping aromas thanks to the rich and fresh soils located near water sources, the "senie". Perfect for a romantic candlelit dinner.
Denomination: Bianco Sicilia DOC
Grapes: 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% 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
- Alcohol level
- 13
- Cellars
- Mandrarossa
- Grapes
- Viognier
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
