Inzolia: dei Fornelli

White wine

IGT Terre Siciliane

Certified organic

Fornelli is the name of the cru from which the grapes hail. The name has its origins in the ancient ovens, called “fornelli” where clay present in the soil was cooked to create anfore in which wine was contained, jars where oil was stored, vases, ornamental plates and bricks for construction. 

Area of Production: Cammarata (Agrigento)

Altitude: 500 meters above sea level

Exposure: East-facing vineyard

Soil Composition: Sandy/clay

Vineyard:  30 year old vines, grafted by hand onto wild plants

Vine density: 4400 plants per hectare

Training system: Vertical trellis

Pruning system: Guyot

Harvest: Handpicked and placed in small cases

Vinification: Fermentation takes place in cement containers, in contact with the skins for a quarter of the fermentation process.

Aging Process: Sur lies with batonnage in cement containers for 6 months.

Sensory profile: Straw yellow in color with light green reflections. The nose has floral notes of Sicilian Spanish broom flowers and chamomile, with aromas of pear, yellow melon and honey. On the palate, the acidity is well-balanced and has a persistent freshness, with a long finish and unique mineral notes.

Technical Notes:
Alcohol: 13.50%

Storage of wine:  In a cool, dry and dark place, stored on their side.

Food parings: Grilled fish, crudo, white meat, fresh cheeses. Or serve as an aperitif.

Temperature of consumption: 12-14º Celsius

Inzolia: dei Fornelli
Feudo Montoni di Fabio Sireci - Part. IVA 03959670823