The flavor of floral in wine of Sicile
Discover the of Sicile wines revealing the of floral flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
At its widest point, Sicily measures 280 kilometers (175 miles) from east to west, and about a third of that distance from North to south. Its roughly triangular shape earned the island the nickname Trinacria (the triangle) in the Middle Ages and is reflected in the triskelion (a three-pronged pattern) at the Center of the regional flag. With constant sunshine and moderate rainfall, Sicily's classic Mediterranean Climate is ideally suited to wine Grape production. The Warm, dry climate means that mould and rot are kept to a minimum, especially in well-ventilated areas that benefit from coastal breezes.
The word of the wine: Performance
Quantity of grapes harvested per hectare. In AOC, the average yield is limited on the proposal of the appellation syndicate, validated by the Inao. The use of high-performance plant material (especially clones) and better control of vine diseases have increased yields. This is not without consequences on the quality of the wines (dilution) and on the state of the market (too much wine). We must not over-simplify: low yields are not synonymous with quality, and it is often in years with generous harvests that we find the greatest vintages (1982 and 1986 in Bordeaux, 1996 in Champagne, 1990 and 2005 in Burgundy...).
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de floral of Sicile?
- Nerello mascaleseIn 43% of wines with flavor de floral
- Nero d'avolaIn 15% of wines with flavor de floral
- CarricanteIn 12% of wines with flavor de floral
- GrilloIn 6% of wines with flavor de floral
- ChardonnayIn 4% of wines with flavor de floral
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 3% of wines with flavor de floral
- MerlotIn 3% of wines with flavor de floral
- Cabernet francIn 1% of wines with flavor de floral
- SangioveseIn 1% of wines with flavor de floral
- RieslingIn 1% of wines with flavor de floral