Chardonnay | I Putti del Serpotta

Vineyard and terroir

Selected Chardonnay grapes come from vineyards in Niscemi (CL), at 100 m a.s.l. The vines are trained to spurred cordon and yield 55 quintals per hectare. Published specifications give a density of 5,900–6,000 plants per hectare. The soil is described both as loose and as medium-bodied with a rich structure.

Grapes

100% Chardonnay, made from a selection of hand-picked fruit.

Vinification

Harvest takes place in mid-August. Vinification and temperature-controlled fermentation are carried out in steel. Malolactic fermentation is completed.

Ageing

Published specifications differ: six or eight months in barriques, followed by six or eight months in bottle. The longer programme is described as ageing in 80% new and 20% second-use barriques.

Technical data

The classification appears as both Sicilia DOC Superiore and IGT Terre Siciliane. Available in 0.75 L bottles. First vintage: 2023. The style is a structured, age-worthy white.

Tasting profile

A fairly intense straw-yellow colour. Yellow peach and pineapple shape the aroma. The palate is fresh, creamy and crisp, with a pleasantly savoury finish. The overall character is dynamic and enveloping.

Serving and pairing

Pairs with shellfish and seafood, fish-based dishes and white meats.

Label / history

The I Putti del Serpotta line is dedicated to Giacomo Serpotta, the Sicilian sculptor active between the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and to the cherubs associated with his work.