Winery ScilioValle Galfina Etna Bianco
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, appetizers and snacks or shellfish.
Taste structure of the Valle Galfina Etna Bianco from the Winery Scilio
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Valle Galfina Etna Bianco of Winery Scilio in the region of Sicily is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Valle Galfina Etna Bianco of Winery Scilio in the region of Sicily often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or vegetal and sometimes also flavors of oak, tree fruit or spices.
Food and wine pairings with Valle Galfina Etna Bianco
Pairings that work perfectly with Valle Galfina Etna Bianco
Original food and wine pairings with Valle Galfina Etna Bianco
The Valle Galfina Etna Bianco of Winery Scilio matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or appetizers and snacks such as recipes of paella de marisco (seafood paella), leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or tuna wraps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Scilio's Valle Galfina Etna Bianco.
Discover the grape variety: Carricante
Lively, mineral whites with a pale robe, tense palate and cutting acidity. Aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), green apple, white flowers, aromatic herbs and characteristic smoky volcanic saline notes. Fine ageing potential, developing petrol notes with age. Star of Etna Bianco DOC and Etna Bianco Superiore DOC on the eastern slopes of the Sicilian volcano (up to 1,000 m altitude). Ancient native Sicilian variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Valle Galfina Etna Bianco from Winery Scilio are 2018, 2016, 2015, 0 and 2017.
Informations about the Winery Scilio
The Winery Scilio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 9 wines for sale in the of Etna to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Etna
Sicilian DOC on the volcano's flanks (400-1,000 m), the first DOC of Sicily (1968). Signature Nerello Mascalese (80% min. in red): fine, taut reds with signature notes of tangy cherry, wild strawberry, dried herbs, volcanic smoke, sweet spices and saline minerality, tight tannins and a cutting freshness - compared to Burgundian Pinot Noir. Carricante (60% min.
The wine region of Sicily
Major qualitative renewal. Sunny, expressive reds: fleshy, spicy Nero d'Avola (black cherry, blackberry, liquorice), fine, mineral Nerello Mascalese on Etna (recalls Pinot Noir), light, crisp Frappato in Cerasuolo di Vittoria DOCG. Lively, saline whites: Catarratto, fat, iodised Grillo, taut Carricante, floral Inzolia. Amber, walnutty fortified Marsala.
The word of the wine: Cupbearer
Person in charge of choosing and serving wines. Old term for the sommelier.
