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Calamossa
Produced from the selection of the best white variety grapes, a wine named after a breathtaking cove set between the vineyards and the sea. The right balance between sugars and acidity makes Calamossa a harmonious wine, perfect to brighten up a fresh summer aperitif.
Territory of origin
Menfi, south-east of Sicily
Grape variety
Local white grapes
Grecanico, Zibibbo e Catarratto
Classification
Sparkling White Terre Siciliane IGT
Harvest time
1st week of september
Vinification
After cryomaceration for 4/6 hours at 5-8° C, grapes ferment for 15/20 days at 16-18°C. Ageing lasts about 3 months in steel tanks and 3 months in the bottle.
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Local white grapes
Terroir
Vineyards are stretched along south-east facing hills on clay limeston soils
Altitude
80 - 250mt above sea level
Vine density
Espalier-grown and guyot-pruned, planting density is of 4300-4700 plants/ha.
ALCOHOL X% by VOLUME
12% vol
Winemaker's advices
Tasting notes
This straw-yellow wine emanates fresh aromas of acacia and wisteria flowers, in harmony with delicate notes of honey. The taste is fresh and pleasant, thanks to its balance between sugars and acidity rendering it a harmonious and persistent wine.
Fresh
Structured
Dry
Sweet
Pairings
Perfect as an aperitif
Octopus salad
Vegetables omelette
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The study on the grapes’ behavior and the intense micro-vinification activities have led to the introduction of several wines into the product line, some of which, unique for the Sicilian panorama.