2007 Anthilia Sicilia IGT

A lovely fresh flavourful Italian white wine from the sunshine island of Sicily. Starring local grape varieties Inzolia and Catarratto.

The name Anthilia was the Roman name for the ancient city of Entella and the wine is from the vineyards around the old city. The face on the label is that of a mysterious, fleeting women and represents the Elmyian civilisation of which Entella was one of its cities.

Tasting Notes
The wine shows a precise personality linked with extremely sweet and elegant fruity sensations and notes of yellow peaches and plums. On the palate, sapidity and softness unite.

Matching
Slightly smoked fish, lobster, various starters. Excellent with tuna salad.

Winemaking Notes
Ansonica (or Inzolia) 50%, Catarratto 50%
It is soft pressed and after up to a 10 hour maceration it is fermented at a controlled temperature. There is a 50% malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 3 months in bottle before release.