Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $30.40Original €27.00≈ £22.96 | www.lescaves.it ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 16.0%
Grape Varieties White Muscat
White Muscat
Drinking Window Drink now or cellar for 4–5 years
Region Sicily
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency; formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin, Of limestone-siliceous nature.
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates End of September
Sites Fontane, Vittoria (RG), South-East Sicily
Vine Age 10 years
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing Of Late-Harvest, Overripe Grapes
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Extended Maceration Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes
Production Details Organic farming. Guyot training, 5,000 vines/hectare. Spontaneous fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging in steel and bottle.
Tasting Notes Deep golden color; syruped and dried fruit, honey, nutmeg, orange blossom, citrus peel, carob, saline and iodine-like notes; concentrated, persistent, velvety, fresh and savory.
Food Pairing Blue cheeses, fruit or cream cakes, spoon desserts, dry or cream pastries, and milk chocolate.
Vintages
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Moscato
Drinking Window Through 2036+
Classification IGT Terre Siciliane
Region Sicily
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Release specification: organically cultivated, matured in stainless steel and bottled in 0.375 L format; recommended serving temperature is 12–14 °C. Eco-control number IT-BIO-004.
Tasting Notes For the 2022 release, Vinous describes citrus, confectioner's spice, exotic melon, tart apricot, nectarine, candied grapefruit and minty herbs, with a sweet entry, vibrant acidity and a long, fresh finish. The vendor additionally notes copper-brown coloration, floral aromas, honey, dried fruit, caramel and musk.
Food Pairing Desserts, mature and medium-aged cheeses, terrines and pâtés, cakes and biscuits.
Critics Ratings 93
Producer Information
Website
Address
S.P. 3 Acate-Chiaramonte, Km. 14,300, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Italy
Phone
+39 0932 876145
Email
Owner
Giambattista Cilia; Cirino Strano; Giusto Occhipinti