Gaudensius Blanc de Noir - Firriato
Varietal: Nerello Mascalese Ph: gr / liter
Appellation: Etna DOC Soil: Sandy – Rocky.
Alcohol %: 12 Residual Sugar: gr / liter
Acidity: gr / liter Exposure: North / 650 mt a.s.l.
Tasting Notes: Intense and fruity with delicate notes of Sicilian citrus fruits, brioche, anise and mineral hints Complex flavor with good structure. Long-lasting, savoury and mineral. Fine, continuous and persistent perlage.
Vinification: Soft pressing of the whole grapes without destemming, fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature and refermentation in the bottle according to the dictates of the classic method
Aging: In the bottle in contact with the yeasts for 40 months
Food Pairing: Spaghetti with clams, shrimp with lemon butter, octopus salad. Bruschetta with tomatoes and basil, shrimp or scallop dishes. White meats like chicken or pork with roasted vegetables or herbs.
Accolades
90 pts Wine Enthusiast