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
The Azienda Agricola G. Milazzo is located in the province of Agrigento, southern Sicily. The domain includes more than 75 hectares of vineyards, 400 m above sea level.
The Milazzo family has been associated with the traditional agriculture of the island of Sicily for over 150 years. They attach great importance to native species and grow them organically. This method has been officially certified since 2012, after starting the organic procedure five years earlier.
They have their own hallmark for purity: the kingfisher, itself a small water bird that can only survive in uncontaminated environments.
They have their own hallmark for purity: the kingfisher, itself a small water bird that can only survive in uncontaminated environments.
