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2024 Giuseppe Lazzaro B42 Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT Sicily, Italy
$47.00
GRAPES Primarily Carricante & Catarratto with Minella Bianco, Inzolia,
and Grecanico
ALCOHOL 12%
PRODUCTION ZONE Milo (East Etna), Solicchiata and Randazzo (North Etna), Biancavilla
(South Etna)
VINEYARD Names: Milo contrada Praino (East), Biancavilla contrada Baronessa
(South) Solicchiata, Contrada Crasà (North), Randazzo contrada Pirao
(North)
Age of Vines: 40 – 90 years old
Soil Profile: On the eastern side, sandy volcanic soils. On the northern and
southern side, sandy volcanic with high concentration of stones
Vine Training System: Bush vines -“Albarello etneo,” and guyot
Exposure: Northern, Southern, Eastern exposure
Yield: 1600 bottles
VINIFICATION Harvest: Manual harvest; End of September to mid October
Elaboration: Grapes are collected, and spontaneous fermentation with
indigenous yeasts activated by pied de cuvee, then maceration on the skins
for 1 week. Fermented in enological plastic tank, then into stainless steel
tank for malolactic fermentation. Batonnage every week.
WINE Fresh citrus aromatics of meyer lemon, buddha’s hand, citron and
bergamot with a distinct saline finish. Bright acidity and pithiness with
a medium body.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Style White Wine
- Producer Giuseppe Lazzaro
- Farming Practices Biodynamic, Organic
- Grapes Carricante , Catarratto , Minella Bianco, Inzolia, , Grecanico
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Crunchy Greens, Fresh Seafood
- Characteristics Wild Side, Tropical, Savory White, Flexes w/ Food
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