2023 Barraco Fior di Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy Chiara Condello 10 months on lees

10 months on lees

444 bottles were produced

Vinification: The Chardonnay grapes were gently whole cluster pressed and lightly settled

north-facing parcel just below the winery

I frequently joke to Hubert Lignier that the only mistake I ever witnessed him commit was his decision to sell off his 1981 Clos de la Roche to negociants because he thought it wasn’t up to his standards

2023 Barraco Fior di Bianco Terre Siciliane IGT, Sicily, Italy Chiara Condello 10 months on leesThe Fior di Bianco 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