The Wine

Salina Bianco, the Sicilian island part of the Aeolian Archipelago (ancient Didyme from the Greek “Gemelli”) is so called because it is characterized by the two twin volcanoes that  from afar look like a female breast. The grapes used are inzolia and catarratto, both autochthonous vines grown on volcanic soil, rich in pumice stone. This wine represents very well the volcanic wines that are the outcome of a very extreme cultivation.

THE WINEMAKING

After the manual harvesting which takes place in mid-September, the selected grapes are separated from the stalk and cold macerated; winemaking takes place through immediate draining. The aging takes place in steel tanks and after assembly and bottling, the wine ages for another 3 months in the cellar before been placed on the market.

THE TASTING

Intense straw yellow with golden hues. The aroma is elegant with reminiscent of exotic fruit alternate with scents of citrus fruits from Sicily. It closed with balsamic hints typical of the Mediterranean scrub. Fresh and immediate on the palate; it is a wine that has a good flavor and persistence.

FOOD PAIRINGS

It goes well with fish, soft cheeses and white meats but also with vegetables. Must try with tuna tartare.

The Awards

2019
– Luca Maroni: 91/100

2018
– Janes Suckling: 92/100