Gaia | Viognier
Terre Siciliane - Indicazione Geografica Tipica
TYPE: Bianco fermo I.G.T. Terre Siciliane.
GRAPES: 100% VIOGNIER. International white grape. Viognier is a surprising wine: it combines the structure of Chardonnay with the freshness of Sauvignon and tropical notes.
COLOR: Bright straw yellow.
BOUQUET: Very elegant fruity hints of gooseberry and apricot combine with light floral notes such as acacia, lemon blossom and narcissus. The finish reveals exquisite fruity notes of exotic fruit such as yellow peach, mango and pineapple, perfectly combining with hints of star anise and cardamom.
TASTE: Fresh, enveloping, intense, quite savoury.
PRODUCTION AREA: Western Sicily, in mainly clayey and calcareous soils, favoured for the production of fruity white wines with floral scents.
CLIMATE: Mediterranean.
TRAINING METHOD: Counter-espalier with Guyot pruning.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% vol.
SERVICE TEMPERATUR: 10° - 12°C.
PAIRINGS: Perfect with white meats, first and second courses based on fish, soft cheeses, vegetables.
FORMAT: 0,750 ml.
DRINKABLE: 3/4 years.
VINIFICATION: After careful selection in the vineyard, the best grapes are softly pressed and the resulting must ferments for 8/12 days at a highly controlled temperature in steel tanks. The wine is then stored at 18/20 °C in steel tanks until bottling.
ALLERGENS: Contains sulphites.