COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Carricante, Albanello
PRODUCER
Gulfi
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Valcanzjria Gulfi 2022 is a white wine from the Gulfi winery in Sicily, Italy. It is typically a blend of Chardonnay, Carricante, and Albanello grapes, with the 2022 vintage noted as potentially 50% Chardonnay, 45% Carricante, and 5% Albanello. The wine is classified under Terre Siciliane IGT or Sicilia DOC. The Gulfi estate is a family-run operation with a three-generation history, founded by Raffaele Catania and now led by his sons. Their winemaking philosophy centers on preserving the land and producing terroir-expressive wines through minimal intervention. The vineyards are situated in the hilly areas of Chiaramonte Gulfi, in the province of Ragusa, southeastern Sicily, characterized by limestone-clay soils.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€20
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A blend of international and indigenous Sicilian grapes.
Fact 02
Gulfi is known for its commitment to organic farming.
Fact 03
The winery emphasizes minimal intervention in winemaking.
Fact 04
Vineyards are located in the province of Ragusa, Sicily.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Valcanzjria Gulfi 2022 is produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Carricante, and Albanello grapes. Fermentation typically takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures, with some indications of native yeast usage. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging on its fine lees for about six months, also in stainless steel. This aging process is designed to build texture and complexity. The winery, Gulfi, is committed to organic farming practices and a philosophy of minimal intervention, aiming to express the unique terroir of their Sicilian vineyards. The grapes are grown in the hilly regions of Chiaramonte Gulfi, characterized by limestone-clay soils.
