“G” di Giovinco
Chardonnay Riserva
Sambuca di Sicilia DOC
Production Area: Sambuca di Sicilia (AG), c.da Sgarretta – 350m s.l.m.
Variety: 85% Chardonnay / 15% Grillo
Soil: Medium mixture
Training System: Espalier
Vinification and aging: The grapes are hand-harvested
and chilled. They are then destemmed and crushed, and the must is cold-stabilized. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in French oak tonneaux for about 10 days. After fermentation, the wine ages on its fine lees with periodic bâtonnage. It then matures in tonneaux for around 6 months. After bottling, the wine is further aged in bottle for another 6 months.
Winemaker: Vito Giovinco
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Typical golden-yellow color. On the nose, the oak is present and not hidden, yet well integrated, providing structure and supporting a complex, layered aromatic profile. |
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A multifaceted wine, able to shift character in the glass and at the table, inviting a free, creative, and unconventional pairing approach. Serve at 10 °C. |
