Chardonnay

Vineyard and terroir

The 2024 growing season in Sicily comprised a dry autumn and winter, a dry spring and a hot summer without rainfall. Harvest began in the first week of August and ended after the third week.

Grapes

100% Chardonnay.

Vinification

At the winery, the grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. The skins undergo a cold maceration in the press for 3–5 hours at 6–8°C. Gentle pressing then separates the free-run must and the Chardonnay fraction richest in aromatic precursors. Vinification takes place in steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 16–18°C.

Ageing

After fermentation, the wine remains on its lees for at least 3 months, developing texture and longevity.

Technical data

2024 vintage. Alcohol: 11.5% vol. Total acidity: 6.3 g/L. pH: 3.22. Bottle format: 750 mL.

Tasting profile

Bright straw yellow with greenish highlights. Pronounced mango and papaya aromas mingle with white flowers. The palate is finely textured and elegant, with a tangy, fresh character.

Serving and pairing

Pair with fish, shellfish and crustaceans, as well as Mediterranean first courses.

Label / history

The wine combines Chardonnay’s natural elegance with the intensity and fruit character associated with Mediterranean islands. Its label features Renato Guttuso’s 1959 oil painting Paesaggio dell’Aspra.