Insolia DOC
[in-sow-leah]
Insolia is the Sicilian name of the commonly known in Italy as "ansonica".
VINTAGE
2014
APPELLATION
Sicilia DOC
AREA
Riesi, Sicily
GRAPES
Insolia
VINIFICATION
The grapes are machine harvested between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. The must underwent fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 7-10 days at temperatures between 64 and 70 degrees, and remained on its lees for 3 months. It ages in stainless tanks for 6 months followed by an additional 3 months in the bottle.
COLOR
Straw yellow with green hues.
BOUQUET
Elegant minerals with fresh apples, tangerine, creamsicle and exotic flowers.
PALATE
Dry, medium bodied, refreshing and reveals mouthwatering citrus flavors, tangerine, sweet almond and stone minerals that lead to a long and crisp finish.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Enjoy seafood pasta or risotto, pan-seared fish or slow-roasted chicken.
SERVING TEMPERATURE
54°F.
ALCOHOL LEVEL
13%
BOTTLE SIZE
750 ml