GRECALE Moscato Igt Florio
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| TYPE |
Fortified white wine |
| CLASSIFICATION |
Typical Geographical Indication Sicily (IGT). |
| GRAPE VARIETY |
Moscato di Alessandria and Moscato Bianco |
| PRODUCTION AREA |
Vineyards grown on the island of Pantelleria
and in the Noto hinterland. |
| SOIL |
Pantelleria: volcanic origin, very dark and rich in mineral salts.
Noto: white soils, extremely calcareous and arid. |
| ALTITUDE |
In both cases between 50 and 150 meters msl. |
| VINEYARDS |
Traditional bush-trained, in small “ditches” protected
against strong African winds in Pantelleria and high and cordontrained
in the Noto area. |
| CLIMATE |
Insular, hot, dry and very windy. |
| VINTAGE |
By hand, advanced maturity, during the 1st week of
September. |
| VINIFICATION |
Soft pressing of the grapes, short maceration on
the skins and fermentation at controlled temperature (17° - 18° C.)
to reach the alcohol content of 5° - 6°. Addition of distilled wine until
16° is reached to stop the fermentation process and preserve most
of the must’s sugars and their terpene aromas. |
| AGEING |
Up to spring to favour the natural clarification. |
| MATURING |
At least 2 months in bottle. |
| TASTING |
Colour - bright golden colour with light topaz highlights.
Aroma - intense and harmonious, sharp Muscat scents with clear
notes of apricot.
Flavour - full, smooth, with notes of acacia honey and pleasant finish
of dried figs and raisins. |
| ALCOHOL |
15,5 % in vol. |
| RESIDUAL SUGARS |
120 g/l |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE |
10° - 12° C.
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| RECOMMENDED GLASS |
Fine medium-sized, transparent tulip glass. |
| RECOMMENDED WITH |
Sweets and pastries, fresh and dried
fruit. Excellent with spicy cheeses. |
| STORING |
Cool (13° - 15° C.) room, not moist, away from direct light. |
| LIFE |
To be drunk in its youth, preferably two years at most. |
| FORMAT |
75 cl. |
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| 8.20Eur
| This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 18 September, 2008. |
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