Alaziza

Vineyard and terroir

The grapes come from Niscemi (CL), from vineyards at 100 m a.s.l. on loose soil. The vines are trained to spurred cordon at a density of 6,000 plants per hectare. The technical sheet gives a yield of 55 q/ha and a mid-September harvest; the wine page instead gives 50 q/ha and the last week of August.

Grapes

85% Viognier and 15% Zibibbo.

Vinification

Vinified in steel without malolactic fermentation.

Ageing

Two months in bottle.

Technical data

Terre Siciliane IGT. First vintage: 2018. Available in 0.75 L bottles. Styled as a fruity white marked by freshness and an easy-drinking character.

Tasting profile

Straw yellow. Exotic fruit and peach aromas associated with Viognier mingle with the orange-blossom character of Zibibbo. Pronounced acidity supports the structure and gives the palate harmony and drinkability.

Serving and pairing

Suited to raw fish and shellfish preparations.

Label / history

The wine draws on Giacomo Tachis’s observation about the distinctive light and character of Sicily’s soil. Stephan Janson designed the dreamlike label, which evokes elements of the Sicilian landscape.