TENUTA SCILIO DI VALLE GALFINA

Region: Sicily Classification: Sicilia IGT Area of Production: Lingualossa (Catania), on the northern side of Mount Etna Grapes: 50% Carricante, 50% Catarratto (both indigenous varieties) Climate: Hilly with noteworthy fluctuations between night and day. Soil: Volcanic soil, rich in minerals Altitude: 2300 feet above sea level Production: 2.68 tons Average Age of Vines: 40 - 50 years Trellising System: Guyot Vinification Technique: After destemming, the grapes are softly pressed and the fermentation is thermoregulated. Maturation: 6 months in stainless steel. Total Acidity: 5.1 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l PH: unknown Alcohol: 13% Total Cases Produced: 1,660

           

RECENT VINTAGE - 2005 Two bicchieri -  Gambero Rosso  Italian Wines 2007 RECENT VINTAGE - 2004 * * (Two Stars) Very Good - Distinctive - "Made from the indigenous Sicilian grapes Carricante and Catarratto, this lime- and almond-scented wine offers uncommon and enjoyable drinking." Food & Wine's Wine Guide 2007 Two bicchieri - "Rube' Bianco '04, carricante and catarratto, is citrus-like, clean and fresh." Gambero Rosso, Italian Wines 2006