Bianco di Morgante

Nero d'Avola & Nero d'Avola-based Blends

Bianco di Morgante

Nero d'Avola & Nero d'Avola-based Blends

Enimgatic, eccentric, and unexpected, Bianco di Morgante is a white wine vinified entirely from Nero d'Avola, Sicily's most noble red grape. The grapes for this wine are pressed gently and matured in stainless steel tanks to retain their fresh aromas.

Tasting Notes

Golden yellow in color, aromas of pineapple and citrus fruits complement undertones of caramel, corn, and lemon zest. On the palate, this white wine has some tannic grip (coming from the fact that it is made from red grapes), balanced acidity, and a fruit-forward, lingering finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with alfredo sauces, risottos, roasted chicken, and spaghetti alla puttanesca.

Enimgatic, eccentric, and unexpected, Bianco di Morgante is a white wine vinified entirely from Nero d'Avola, Sicily's most noble red grape. The grapes for this wine are pressed gently and matured in stainless steel tanks to retain their fresh aromas.

Tasting Notes

Golden yellow in color, aromas of pineapple and citrus fruits complement undertones of caramel, corn, and lemon zest. On the palate, this white wine has some tannic grip (coming from the fact that it is made from red grapes), balanced acidity, and a fruit-forward, lingering finish.

Food Pairing

Pair with alfredo sauces, risottos, roasted chicken, and spaghetti alla puttanesca.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Sicilia IGT
Vineyard size:
25 acres
Soil composition:
Calcareous Clay-Loam
Training method:
Guyot
Elevation:
1,485-1,815 feet
Vines/acre:
1,600
Yield/acre:
3.8 tons
Exposure:
Southeastern
Year vineyard planted:
2009
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2011
Bottles produced of this wine:
30,000

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Nero d'Avola
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
15 days
Fermentation temperature:
63 °F
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
100 hl
Length of aging before bottling:
3 months
Length of bottle aging:
3 months

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.1
Acidity:
6 g/L
Alcohol:
13.5 %
Residual sugar:
4 g/L