Assuli Passito Grillo 2018

Classification: IGT (Indicazione Geografica Tipica) Terre Siciliane

Grapes: Grillo 100%

Production Area: Mazara del Vallo (TP), northwestern Sicily (Italy)
Soil Type: medium texture soil rich of limestone and good mineral endowment
Altitude: 200/250 meters
Viticulture: Vertical trellis system with a medium-high plant density (5000 plants/ha)
Climate: Iinsular-mediterranean with mild winters and breezy summers

Harvest Period

At the end of September we harvest the grapes for the vinification of the base wine and until mid-October we harvest the grapes for drying

Vinification

Soft pressing of the grapes for the base wine, followed by cold static decantation; fermentation at controlled temperature (18/20 ° C) in small stainless steel tanks. Subsequent dried grapes infusion in small stainless steel tanks

Ageing

7/8 months on fine dregs through batonnage, then in bottles for at least 12 months to ensure the perfect evolution of its bouquet

Tasting Notes

Visual: bright golden yellow
Olfactory: complex, intense and persistent with notes of Sicilian citrus fruits and honeyed nuances
Taste: soft, elegant and seductive with a notable nuance of dried figs and candied fruit

Pairing

Perfect with the best traditional desserts, especially the dry ones, possibly with some fruit

Serving Temperature

12°/14° C