Corvo Bianco 750ml

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Corvo Bianco, a classic Sicilian wine, is produced from Sicilian vines cultivated on warm, sunny hills. Mediterranean and rich in the island’s scents it is a harmonious, versatile white wine with lots of character. Almost 200 years since it was first bottled, Corvo Bianco has become a quality, every day wine thanks to its constant presence on the tables of the Italians and its ability to reinvent itself.

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The Duca di Salaparuta group comprises three historic brands which represent Sicily and Italy worldwide: Corvo and Duca di Salaparuta, dating back to 1824, and Florio, which dates from 1833. Acquired by Illva Saronno Holding and brought together in a single group, the two historic companies now constitute the leading privately-owned wine producing group in Sicily and their estates and cellars provide a key chapter in the history of Sicily. The three brands, each bear witness to specific areas and specializations, provide a complete range of wines for every taste and occasion. Corvo Is a legend in its own right, an historic brand, whose strength is the ability to express new ideas; its wines, in their personality and seduction, are characterized by excellent value for money and provide quality everyday consumption. Duca di Salaparuta Is able to offer an ever-seductive expression of the passion of Sicily. Each wine is a unique expression of a specific local context and of wine-making traditions down through the years, where an authentic lifestyle stands out immediately. Florio Is an innovator by tradition, revealing an unexpected world, a modern artisan with an intense, unusual and precious soul. Wines of the highest quality to be enjoyed on any occasion. Fortified, passito and sparkling wines to be rediscovered as an aperitif, dessert or meditation wine. A company that has acquired unique experience over the last two centuries thanks to its respect for tradition, attention to detail and innovative vision.

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Weight 3 lbs
Wine Specs:

PRODUCTION AREA – Hills of central and western Sicily.
GRAPE VARIETY – Insolia and Grecanico.
TYPE – White.
CLASSIFICATION – Typical geographical indication (IGT Terre Siciliane). SOIL – Mixed composition.
ALTITUDE – From 150 to 400 meters above sea level.
VINEYARD – Vertical shoot positioning trellised vines with medium-high plant density per hectare (4.500 units).
CLIMATE – Insular, with mild winters and hot, dry summers.
HARVEST – At full maturation (from the 2nd to the 4th week of September).
VINIFICATION – Soft pressing with horizontal membrane presses. Yield in free run wine less than 60% of the grapes. Low-temperature fermentation at approx. 17° C.
AGEING – At controlled temperature until spring to enable natural clarification. For at least two months in bottle at controlled temperature.
TASTING NOTE
Colour – bright straw yellow with clear greenish hints.
Bouquet – intense, fruity and Mediterranean.
Flavour – fresh, lively, with nice acidity, round, dry and well-bodied.
ALCOHOL CONTENT – 11,5 % – 12,0 % vol. SERVING TEMPERATURE – 8° – 10° C.
RECOMMENDED WITH – Recommended with soup, legumes and vegetables, excellent with appetizers and fish dishes.
STORAGE – In a very cool place (13°-15°C), with low humidity and away from light.
LIFE – To be enjoyed young, preferably within one or two years at most. 1ST YEAR OF PRODUCTION – 1824 harvest.

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