Wines made from Garganega grapes of Sicily
Discover the best wines made with Garganega as a single variety or as a blend of Sicily.
More informations about the variety Garganega
Very old vine cultivated in Italy, in Sicily it would carry the name of grecanico dorato and in Spain would be the malvasia mauresa... . It can be found in the United States, but in France it is almost unknown. It should be noted that its bunches resemble somewhat those of the ugni blanc or trebbiano toscano and it would be related to the verdicchio blanco.
More informations about the region of Sicily
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).
What are the typical flavors of the Garganega grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 2% of Garganega
- EarthPresent in 1% of Garganega
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Garganega
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Garganega
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Garganega