Casale del Giglio - Lighthouse of the Guard 2021 cl75

Casale del Giglio

Casale del Giglio - Lighthouse of the Guard 2021 cl75

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Special notes	Wine produced in limited quantities.
Description	Variety originally from Campania, now native to Lazio, imported to the island of Ponza from Ischia in the mid-18th century, at the time of the Kingdom of Naples, under the Bourbons. Cultivation in Lazio is authorized only on the Pontine Islands. Here it is born on a small plateau, above which stands the majestic Guardia Lighthouse, built in 1886 on a rock overlooking the sea (at 112 m above sea level). It is a white light “Rotating Optics” lighthouse, which has a light range of up to 24 nautical miles and a beam angle of 225 degrees, mainly in a southerly direction. Note that approximately 11 miles southwest from the tip of the Faraglione is the “Tyrrhenian Trench”, where the Tyrrhenian Sea reaches its maximum depth. A wine that, due to its notable structure and the integrity of the fruit, is also suitable for ageing in the bottle for several years. Wine produced in limited quantities of approximately 3000 bottles per year.
Grapes used	100% Biancolella
Winemaking and Refinement	This vine has always been present in Central Italy, particularly in the island areas. The vinification takes place according to the traditional white process with soft pressing of whole grapes and subsequent spontaneous fermentation at a temperature of 20°C with indigenous yeasts. Aged on the yeasts for approximately 7-8 months.
Origin	Lazio
Color	Yellow color with slightly greenish reflections.
Perfume	Very intense aroma reminiscent of yellow fruit (peach-apricot), complemented by floral notes of hawthorn.
Taste	On the palate it has excellent minerality and great flavour, an expression of the “volcanic-calcareous” territory in which it is born. Long and persistent aftertaste with fruity and citrus notes.
Graduation	13%
Serving temperature	12°C
Food pairings	Wine particularly suitable with fish-based dishes, both cooked and raw.

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