Corvo Bianco, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Mediterranean and rich in the island’s scents it is a harmonious, versatile white wine with lots of character. Almost 200 years since it was first bottled, Corvo Bianco has become a quality, everyday wine thanks to its constant presence on the tables of the Italians and its ability to reinvent itself. Recommended with soups, pulses and vegetable dishes, it is also excellent with appetizers and most fish dishes. Serving temperature 8°-10° C.
Production area:
Hills of central and western Sicily.
Grape variety:
Insolia and Grecanico.
Type:
White.
Classification:
Typical geographical indication (IGT Terre Sicilian).
Soil:
Mixed composition.
Altitude:
From 150 to 400 meters above sea level.
Vineyard:
Vertical shoot positioning trellised vines with medium-high plant density per hectare (4,500 units).
Climate:
Insular, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
Harvest:
At full maturation (from the 2nd to the 4th week of September).
Vinification:
Soft pressing with horizontal membrane presses. Yield in free run wine less than 60% of the grapes. Low-temperature fermentation at Approx. 17 ° C.
Ageing:
At controlled temperatures until spring to enable natural clarification.
For at least two months in bottle at controlled temperatures.
Color:
Bright straw yellow with clear greenish hints.
Bouquet:
Intense, fruity and Mediterranean.
Flavour:
Fresh, lively, with nice acidity, round, dry and well-bodied.
Alcohol content:
11.5% – 12.0% vol.
Serving temperature:
8 ° – 10 ° C.
Recommended with:
Soup, legumes and vegetables, excellent with appetizers and fish dishes.
Storage:
In a very cool place (13 ° – 15 ° C), with low humidity and away from light.
Life:
To be enjoyed young, preferably Within one or two years at most.
1st year of production:
1824 harvest.
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