White Altair

Classification: I.G.P. Sicilians Land 

Production Area : Mazara del Vallo (TP)

Name of the vineyard: San Nicola

Altimetry: 20m s.l.m.

Land: Medium  impasto calcareous mixture

Yeld  for  hectare : 90 q.li/ha

Planting density: 3.800/4.000 plants  for hectare

Farming system: Counter espalier with Guyot pruning, fruiting head with 5 buds

Harvest period: Second ten days of september

Winemakig technique: After destemming, the grapes are cooled to limit the maceration processes, pressing in a soft press after 4/6 hours of cold maceration and fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature. Aging with sur-lie on the yeasts for 4 months, cold bottling.

Fermentation temperature 14°C 16°C

Duration of fermentation: 14/20 giorni

How to serve it: Served in medium-sized tulip glasses.