Description
CHARACTERISTICS The Mandrarossa Chardonnay is distinguished by its typically Mediterranean notes of prickly pear and orange peel. Laguna Secca is the name inspired by some soils in the area, once covered by shallow lagoons and now fertile and productive. VINIFICATION After cryomaceration of the grapes at a temperature of 5-8°C for 4/6 hours, the must ferments for 15/20 days at 16-18°C. Maturation takes place for 4 months in steel tanks. TASTING NOTES The wine has a straw yellow color with gold-green reflections. On the nose, it presents hints of orange peel, oleander, and ripe prickly pears. On the palate, it is powerful and enveloping, with pronounced minerality and persistence. DENOMINATION White Sicilia DOC ORIGIN TERRITORY Menfi, southwestern coasts of Sicily. PAIRINGS Recommended with seafood dishes