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White

Il Salinaro

by Pellegrino · Sicily, Italy

Type
White
Grapes
Grillo
Alcohol
12.5%
Sweetness
Off-dry
Colour
White
Colour depth
Light
Body
Medium-bodied
Serve at
8–12 °C
Bottled in
0.75 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.