FRA LE VIGNE

Denomination: Sicilia DOC
Production area: Western Sicily, in Contrada Pispisa in the territory of Segesta, province of Trapani
Vineyard: from a single plot of 7,000 vines, owned by Leonardo Asta, planted in 2007, north-facing; trained with vertical trellising, Guyot pruning, and a yield of about 7,000 kg per hectare
Soil: vineyard altitude 450 m a.s.l.; medium-textured calcareous soil
Climate: mild winters; dry, breezy summers with strong temperature variations between day and night
Vinification: fermentation takes place in stainless-steel tanks at a temperature of 16 °C for about 20–25 days; aged in tanks for 8 months and then in the bottle for another 2 months
Analytical data: alcohol 13.20 % vol, total acidity 5.50 g/l, pH 3.23;

Longevity: best enjoyed within 4–5 years
Food pairings: pairs beautifully with raw fish appetizers; also excellent with vegetables, fresh cheeses, and white meats. Serve at a temperature of 10–12 °C.

the wine is straw yellow with greenish reflections; the nose offers notes of white pulp fruit enriched with citrus hints; fragrant to the taste, sapid with persistent mineral notes;