Leonarda Tardi di Mazzara Calogero, Via Giovanni Boccaccio, 25 91020 SALAPARUTA (TP) P.Iva 02686220811
Leonarda Tardi © 2024
Lunedda, Grillo 2023
DRY
An exceptional blend which armonise the flavours of the indigenuos Catarratto and the international Chardonnay to create a wine of distinction
VARIETY GRAPES: Grillo 100%
DENOMINATION: Terre Siciliane IGP
STYLE: Dry
PRODUCTION ZONE: south-west Sicily, Salaparuta estate
CELLARING: Enjoy now until 2026
VINEYARD: Deep alluvial clay soil, with good content of limestone.
West-facing gentle slopes. Altitude 350 m a.m.s.l.; Hilly orography.
VINTAGE: 2021 was a warm, dry summer which led to a very consistent vintage. Harvest kicked off a little earlier than average.
WINEMAKING: The fruit is individually handpicked and whole bunch pressed to ensure purity and concentration of flavors. Fermentation occurs in stainless-steel tanks. Once vinification is finished, the two wines are blended and aged in small stainless-steel vats for 3 months before being bottled.
APPEARANCE: Pale straw yellow
TASTING NOTES: The nose presents fresh aromas of lemon zest, wild oranges, citrus blossoms and mineral overtones thanks to Salaparuta soil. On the palate, a dry, medium-bodied white wine with a vibrant acidity and a persistent finish.
FIRST VINTAGE: 2021
Palmares
FOOD & WINE
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Best served at 15C.
FOOD ACCOMPANIMENTS: Perfect accompaniment to seafood, fish dishes and white meats; it pairs well with fresh cheeses.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Harvest Date ................................................. 10/09/2023
Alcohol ................................................... 12,78 % vol ABV
Residual Sugar ................................................... 3,50 g/l
Total acidity ........................................................... 5,9 g/l
Production 2023 ........................................... 1250 cases