Passito di Malvasia delle Lipari DOC BARONE DI VILLAGRANDE
Sommelier score | 94/100 | 2024 |
4 Grappoli AIS | 2020 |
Winery | BARONE DI VILLAGRANDE |
Denomination | Passito di Malvasia delle Lipari Doc |
Vintage | 2017 |
Grapes | Malvasia delle Lipari e Corinto Nero |
Alcohol content | 14,50% |
Cl | 50cl |
Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
Code ICQRF | CT/7360 |
Winery headquarter | BARONE DI VILLAGRANDE - Milo (CT) - Via del Bosco, 25 |
Bottle size | Standard bottle |
Combination | Desserts, Fruit pies and cream, Cantucci toscani, Strudel, Hard cheese |
Region | Sicily (Italy) |
Style | Passito |
Wine list | Passito |
This Passito di Malvasia delle Lipari DOC from Cantina Barone di Villagrande is a Sicilian wine obtained with Malvasia delle Lipari and Corinto nero grapes, grown in the company's vineyards located in Santa Marina / Salina at 400 meters above sea level. After the harvest, the grapes undergo drying for 20/30 days; followed by fermentation in steel and bottling 12 months after the harvest. Every single grape is hand-picked.
Characteristics of this Passito di Malvasia delle Lipari DOC
Upon organoleptic examination, this Sicilian wine shows a dense and bright golden yellow colour; on the nose floral and citrus aromas predominate with a balsamic and aromatic finish. In the mouth it immediately arrives elegant with a nice drink, not too sweet: there is in fact a good balance between alcohol, acid and residual sugar.
Suggested food pairings while tasting this sweet wine
This Sicilian Passito wine goes perfectly with cheeses and fruit compotes. To be served at a temperature of 16 ° C in a not very large glass.