Az. G. Milazzo - Selezione Di Famiglia Grande Cuvée | Sicilia DOP Superiore Chardonnay | BIO
White wine | Italy, SICILIA | 2020
This is a wine with a nice structure supported by an acidity that creates an elegant wine that feels pleasant on the pallet. The smart use of oak barrels is the most important element to discover the typical vanilla aroma of the Chardonnay grape. It is a wine with a strong aromatic character, high acidity and some spicy notes.
€43.03
35.56
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
8-10 °C
Type
White wine
Country
Italy
Vintage
2020
Storage (years)
+ 7-10
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
SICILIA
Grape varieties
Chardonnay
Viticulture
Organic
Vinification
The harvest is done manually with small trays of max. 14 kilos, followed by a cold maceration for 24 hours. They are then gently pressed in a pneumatic press. The must is then fermented at controlled temperature partly in stainless steel tanks and partly in oak barrels. The wine then ages for 12 months in oak barrels with a regular batônnage.
Flavour profile
Food pairing
Vegetable platter | Fish - shellfish | Truffle | Fish - carpaccio
About Az. G. Milazzo
Azienda Agricola G. Milazzo is located near Campobello di Licata, in the province of Agrigento, in southern Sicily. The estate comprises 97 hectares of vineyards, situated at around 400 metres above sea level on the hills northeast of Campobello di Licata. The Milazzo family has been connected to traditional Sicilian agriculture for more than 150 years. They have farmed organically since the mid-1980s, and since 2011 all their own land has been organically certified. Alongside international varieties, they place great importance on indigenous grapes and the preservation of old biotypes. The kingfisher, the estate’s symbol, represents their commitment to nature and biodiversity.
