Bianco Terre Siciliane 'Fior di Bianco'

Italy
Sicily
2022

The Fior di Bianco and Fior di Rosso are Nino's first attempt at making a wine with multiple varieties from multiple vineyards. They're meant to be young, fresh, and accessible. 45% Grillo, 35% Catarratto, 15% Grecanico, 5% Zibibbo from 3ha of vineyards scattered throughout the Marsala zone, with a wide range of topsoils, but with  Marsala's constant layer of limestone not far under the surface.  Some guyot, some alberello.  Vines planted between 2000 and 2008. 0-150m above sea level.  Separate harvests in second half of August to preserve freshness. Separate fermentations for each variety. No maceration.  Aging in stainless. A blend is made pre-bottling.

90 points
"The 2022 Fior di Bianco is nuanced, with hints of stone dust, white flowers and young peach forming its bouquet. Soft and round with a mix of savory and sweet, its crisp orchard fruits are elevated by hints of sour citrus and salty minerals. The 2022 tapers off with lovely inner tension as notes of lime resonate through the saline-tinged finale."
ERIC GUIDO,
Vinous.com
June 2024

SKU/Code: 
DB4600-22
Product Line: 
National Portfolio
Wine
White
Farming Type: 
Organic