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Il Salinaro wine — Pellegrino winery — Dionysus
White

Il Salinaro

by Pellegrino · Sicily, Italy

TypeWhite
GrapesGrillo
Alcohol12.5%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourWhite
Colour depthLight
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at8–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
PellegrinoSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The vineyards lie in the municipality of Petrosino, in the province of Trapani on Sicily’s western coast, 800 m from the sea. Cool sea breezes contribute freshness to the grapes’ flavour and aroma. The local “red soils” consist mainly of limestone and sandstone. The Mediterranean climate brings mild winters, limited rainfall, and very hot, windy summers.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested in the second half of August, carefully sorted at the winery, and gently pressed. A long fermentation follows in temperature-controlled steel vats.

Ageing

The wine matures for four months in stainless steel tanks.

Label / history

The name Il Salinaro refers to the salt pans along the coast.