PALAZZO DEL MARE, Italy
As a consequence, its wines are similarly bright and fresh in style. The Catarratto displays the signature crisp, citrus-laced fruit-filled style for which Sicilian white wines are famous, while the Nero d´Avola delivers ample ripe, plummy fruit from this famous native grape variety.
Viticulture
A combination of hand and machine harvested grapes. Yields are naturally limited by the winds and climatic conditions on the island and average around 7 tonnes per hectare. Vineyard sites are situated at an altitude of 200-300m, ensuring cooler night time temperatures which preserve crucial acidity in the grapes. The average age of the vineyards are 15 years old. The Palazzo wines tend to be harvested earlier than many of their neighbours and consequently they are bright and fresh with no jammy, baked flavours.
Winemaking
Cold soaking for both reds and whites ensure the full flavour of the grapes is released into the must. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel temperature controlled tanks.
- Harvested earlier than many of their neighbours for bright and fresh fruit with no jammy, baked flavours.
- Yields are naturally limited by the winds and climactic conditions on the island and average around seven tonnes per hectare.
- Cold soaking for both reds and whites ensure the full flavour of the grapes is released into the must.
