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Feudo Montoni, Colle del Mandorlo Inzolia
Year
2010
2010
Varietal
White Blend
White Blend
Style
Juicy
Juicy
Origin
Italy
Italy
Pairing
Seafood
Seafood
$12.00 per bottle
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Origin
Sicily, located just two miles from the southwestern
tip of the Italian mainland, is the largest island in the
Mediterranean Sea. As the Greeks understood as early
as the eighth century BC, Sicily’s climate, topography
and volcanic soils are uniquely suited to growing
grapes. Sicily has long been known for Marsala and
bulk wines exported to other parts of Italy for blending,
but a new generation of winemakers has begun to
realize Sicily’s extraordinary potential for producing
world-class table wines. Pairings
Vivid flavors, supple mid-palate and
mouthwatering crispness are the hallmarks
of
carefully
crafted
dry
Inzolia.
These
characteristics
ensure
that
it
will
pair
flawlessly
with
many
salads
and
vegetarian
dishes,
as
well
as
fresh,
simply
prepared
seafood,
most
notably
shellfish.
The
wine’s
mineral
backbone
and
brisk
acidity
will
serve
as
a
counterpoint
to
richer
fish
dishes,
while
also
standing
up
to
higher-acid
preparations,
such
as
those
incorporating
tomatoes
or
citrus
juices.
Consider
ceviche
or
a
Mediterranean-style
seafood
salad.Serve chilled (50°F).
Winemaker
The Sireci family has tended the vines
at Feudo Montoni since it was first
established in the 16th century. Located
near the center of the island, the 175acre
estate
sits in the renowned Contea
di
Sclafani DOC, where the fertile
lands
of the Polermo,
Caltanissetta
and
Agrigento
regions intersect.
These vineyards,
at an average altitude of 2,000
feet,
are spared the scorching summer
heat
experienced at lower elevations;
this
allows the grapes to
ripen slowly
and
completely
while retaining
freshness
and bright acidity. The Wine
The Colle del Mandorlo is comprised
of 100 percent Inzolia, a grape variety
believed to be indigenous to Sicily.
Once used primarily as a component of
Marsala, today it is recognized for its
ability to produce delightfully satisfying
dry white wines. This bright, juicy
offering from the 2010 vintage leads
with aromas of melon, green apple,
citrus blossom and a whiff of white
pepper. Offering welcome structure and
weight on the palate, this harmonious
charmer is layered and intricate, with
flavors of slightly underripe peach,
white flowers, Asian pear and lemongrass.
It finishes with a pleasing, dusty
sensation
that is reminiscent of the
volcanic
soils in which it is grown. Recently Viewed :
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