Terre della Baronia Gran Cuvée

In a unique and inimitable terroir, at 400 m. above sea level, inthe heart of Sicily, are the 75 hectares of vineyards owned by the Milazzo family, where the climatic characteristics of the hill and the morphology of the land combine with the beneficial influences of a typically Mediterranean climate, with mild summers and mild winters; a constant and light breeze, which favors the day-night temperature range and good ventilation of the plant. A territory characterized by a particular concentration of morphologically varied soils: from dark clays integrated by organic matter to white calcareous ones; some endowed with a constant and homogeneous fertility, the others ideal for guaranteeing rich and complex aromatic profiles to the wines. With a history that spans five generations and continues in the name of the enhancement of the company tradition, thanks to the commitment of Giuseppina Milazzo and Saverio Lo Leggio, united in the desire to give continuity to the virtuous evolution of the family business, the most interesting aspect of the way of “making wine” is represented by tireless work in the vineyard. The natural improvement of the vines is the result of a technical path that has been going on for over fifty years, which made them the first producers of sparkling wines with the classic method in the land of Sicily, and the first Sicilian winemakers, between the end of the seventies and the beginning of the eighties, to enhance the vinification from Sicilian indigenous vines. Organic and sustainable. The BIO certification seals the commitment they have always put in place as winegrowers to produce quality and is also testimony to the responsibility they feel they are guardians of the environment in which they operate, with the specific intent of producing a great Sicilian Classic Method sparkling wine. .

Terre della Baronia Gran Cuvée from the Milazzo estate is made from Chardonnay and Insolia grapes, the vineyards are located on milic soils, a plateau of marly origin with a high clay component, highly calcareous and rich in skeleton. The pressing takes place with whole bunches, with fermentation at a controlled temperature and refinement of the sparkling wine bases in steel. The main cuvée derives from the 2010 harvest and is the result of the assembly of 9 wines from grapes coming from as many different sub-areas, while approximately 10% is made up of old cuvées of which the oldest harvest is 2006. With the addition of the liqueur de tirage, the second fermentation was started and the bottles were stacked. Minimum 48 months on the yeasts.

Production area: Sicily

Vintage: sa

Alcohol: 12.5%

Capacity: 75 cl

Company: Azienda Agricola G.Milazzo

Grape variety: Chardonnay, Insolia

Name: VSQ

Recommended pairings: Le Terre della Baronia Gran Cuvée G.Milazzo is a wine of great value that goes well during meals and in particular with dishes based on fish, molluscs and crustaceans.