{"product_id":"2024-vigneti-zabu-grillo-liberty","title":"2024 Vigneti Zabù, Grillo - Liberty","description":"\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eVigneti Zabù, in southern Sicily, is part of the Fantini group, founded by Valentino Sciotti in 1994 to produce top-quality wine from southern Italy. In 2005, Valentino and his and Sicilian winemaker Giuseppe Alfano Burruano planted their own vineyards on the hills around Lake Arancio, in Sambuca di Sicilia. Here, the untouched landscape boasts many ancient vineyards and proximity to the lake creates a perfect microclimate for grape growing. Their vines are planted at 400 metres above sea level on clay soils with good water retention capacity, which helps sustain the vines through Sicily’s hot summers. Today, these vines continue to flourish, lending themselves to attractive, drinkable wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003eThe Grillo is fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel, resulting in a wine with fresh aromatics and a lovely balance. The Nero d’Avola is also fermented in stainless steel, creating an expression defined by aromas of red cherry and supple tannins. The best organic grapes are selected to produce the ‘Il Passo Verde’ Organic Nero d’Avola. 50% of the wine is aged in barriques, while the other 50% is aged in concrete tanks for about six months. The ‘Il Passo’ Nerello Mascalese is the star of the show here and really exceeds expectations. It is freshly scented with a full and supple palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Vigneti Zabù vineyards were first planted in 2005 on the hills that surround Lake Arancio in Sambuca di Sicilia. Situated at an altitude of 400-600 metres above sea level, the soils are predominantly limestone, which provide excellent drainage. The crystal-clear waters of the nearby lake creates an ideal microclimate for viticulture and protects the vines from the relentless heat of a Sicilian summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2024 vintage was shaped by heat and drought, yet the outlook for this vintage remains positive. Despite the challenging conditions, grape quality was excellent, with healthy, aromatic berries and a production increase of about 5% over 2023. An early bud break, flowering, and ripening led to a harvest roughly 12 days ahead of schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAfter the grapes were destemmed and crushed, they were transferred to the press where they were cold soaked for two hours. After a gentle pressing, the must was fermented for three weeks at 12°C in stainless-steel tanks to enhance the aromas of the varietal. The wine was aged in stainless steel before light fining and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MuiTypography-root accordion_paragraphSection__v26kt MuiTypography-body1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw yellow in colour with golden highlights, this wine is fresh with mineral aromas on the nose, along with hints of orange blossom, peach, grapefruit and almonds. On the palate, it is full bodied with a refreshing acidity and a long finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wine Tasting Adventure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56188760523130,"sku":null,"price":12.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/4297\/9770\/files\/zabA__grillo_sicilia_DOC__250x500_11445556-131f-4696-912c-4890b22134ec.png?v=1763384765","url":"https:\/\/www.wine-ta.co.uk\/products\/2024-vigneti-zabu-grillo-liberty","provider":"Wine Tasting Adventure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}