Winery Cantine GiglioSicilia Al Tair Merlot
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The Sicilia Al Tair Merlot of the Winery Cantine Giglio is in the top 0 of wines of Sicily.
Details and technical informations about Winery Cantine Giglio's Sicilia Al Tair Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Ekigaïna
Ekigaïna noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium-sized bunches and small grapes. Ekigaïna noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Armagnac.
Informations about the Winery Cantine Giglio
The Winery Cantine Giglio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 8 wines for sale in the of Sicily to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine 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).
The word of the wine: Effervescent
Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.
