FAWARAH | Chardonnay

Terre Siciliane - Indicazione Geografica Protetta

TYPE: Still white wine I.G.P.
GRAPES: 100% CHARDONNAY. Is an international vine of French origin, expertly cultivated in the Sicilian territory where the typical fruty and floral scents of the vine are enhanced by the Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea, which gives elegant freshness and minerality. The right combination that combines refinement and structure
COLOR:  Intense golden yellow with elegant greenish reflections.
BOUQUET: Extremely complex bouquet: floral-fruity scents reminiscent of white and yellow flowers and cedar. Notes of peach, apple and pear elegantly combine with aromas of melon and tropical fruit such as passion fruit, pinneapple and mango.
TASTE: On the palate in is fresh and balanced, with a good structure and an excellent acid-sapid boost that unhances its very elegant minerality. Very delicate flavors of honey, caramel, almonds and hazelnuts are perceived which blend perfectly with hints of Arabic coffee and vanilla.
PRODUCTION AREA: Wester Sicily. 350 m s.l.m.
TRAINING METHOD: Counter-espalier with Guyot pruning.
HARVEST: Mid September.
VINIFICATION:  Manual harvest. Cold maceration at highly controlled temperature between 6-8°C. for 36 hours, before moving on to soft pressing. Fermentation follows at about 14°C. for 20 days in stainless steel containers, the wine is lefty sur-lies for 30 days before being bottled and ready to amaze the palate.
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12,50% vol.
ALLERGENS: Contiene Solfiti.
SERVICE TEMPERATURE: 10°-12°C. 
PAIRINGS: Chardonnay perfectly accompaines refined first courses based on meat and fish, white and lean meats also in stews, soft and seasoned cheeses, excellent with fried foods and tasty vegetable. Ideal as an elegant aperitif.
DRINKABLE: 3/4 years.
FORMAT: 0,750 ml.