Morsi di Luce Moscato Igt Florio
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| TYPE |
Fortified wine |
| GRAPE VARIETY |
Moscato di Alessandria, also called Zibibbo. |
| CLASSIFICATION |
Typical Geographical Indication Sicily (IGT). |
| PRODUCTION AREA |
Selected vineyards of the island of Pantelleria.
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| SOIL |
Volcanic origin, very dark and rich in macro and micro
elements. |
| ALTITUDE |
Terraces between 50 and 100 meters msl |
| VINEYARDS |
Traditional bush-trained, planted in small ditches to
protect them against the strong African winds. |
| CLIMATE |
Insular, hot, dry and very windy. |
| VINTAGE |
By hand, advanced maturity, from the 10th to 20th of
September. |
| VINIFICATION |
Pressing of grapes super-ripened on the plant
and brief contact with the skins. Soft pressing and fermentation at
controlled temperature (17° - 18° C.). Once an alcohol content of
5° - 6° is reached, Wine Distillate is added up to approx. 16° to stop
the fermentation process and preserve most of the must’s sugars. |
| AGEING |
At least 10 months in 225-liter choice oak barrels. |
| MATURING |
At least 8 months in bottle. |
| TASTING |
Colour - bright golden colour with topaz highlights.
Aroma - intense and balanced, with clear scents of apricot, elder
blossoms and toasted hazelnuts.,
Flavour - full, smooth and velvety with scents of acacia honey, citron
peel, elder, sage and a pleasant finish of fruit in syrup and vanilla. |
| ALCOHOL |
15.5 v %. |
| RESIDUAL SUGARS |
130 g/l. |
| SERVING TEMPERATURE |
10° - 12° C.
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| RECOMMENDED GLASS |
Large transparent, tulip glass |
| RECOMMENDED WITH |
Perfect with baked and dry pastries.
Excellent and fine wine for after meals. |
| STORING |
Cool (13°-15°C.) room not moist away from direct light |
| LIFE |
Up to five years if kept in cellars with suitable conditions. |
| FORMAT |
50 cl. |
|
| 13.50Eur
| This product was added to our catalog on Thursday 18 September, 2008. |
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