viognier suluq

Viognier

Suluq

Grape variety: Viognier
Denomination: I.G.P. Terre Siciliane
Alcohol: 12.0%
Zone production: (western Sicily) Marsala, Trapani, Salemi and nearby areas
Territory: altitude from 100 to 150 m above sea level, mainly flat terrain with medium-textured soils  that tend to be limestone with a good content of organic matter
Vineyard: vertical shoot positioning trellised vines with Guyot pruning; plant density 3500/4000 plants per hectare
Vinification: soft pressing, static sedimentation and fermentation at controlled temperature at 16° C for 20 days, storage and maturation in steel

Tasting notes
Color: straw yellow with greenish reflections
Smell: elegant, floral
Taste: aromatic, fine, persistent and with an excellent flavor
Serving temperature: 10/12°C
Longevity: 24 months
Pairing: as an aperitif, it exalts in an exceptional way the typical Mediterranean dishes based on fish  and shellfish