Baglio Di Pianetto Timeo 2022 Sicilia DOC

Origin of Name: The name “Timaeus” comes from the famous Platonic dialogue that deals with cosmological, physical and eschatological issues, influencing philosophy and science.

Appellation: Sicily DOC

Vineyard Location: Contrada Pianetto, Santa Cristina Gela (PA)

Characteristics of the Vineyards:

• Yield per Hectare: 90 quintals
• Density of Vineyards: 4,830 plants per hectare
• Soil Type: Medium-textured tending to clayey, rich in skeleton and minerals
• Altitude: 650 meters above sea level
• Breeding: Counter Espalier
• Pruning: spurred cordon 8/10 buds

Production:

• Number of Bottles Produced: 13,000
• First Vintage Produced: 2015

Grape: Grillo

Harvest:

• Manual harvesting in boxes, at two different harvest times to ensure acid concentration and overripeness
• Pellicular cryomaceration to enhance varietal potential

Vinification:

• Destemming and soft pressing
• Temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks
• Separate fermentation for individual harvests to achieve a varied bouquet
• Natural settling without inorganic enological and sulfur adjuvants
• Maturation on the lees in stainless steel tanks for 6 months

Analytical Characteristics:

• Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L
• Alcoholic Grade: 13.5%

Sensory Notes:

• Visual: Intense straw yellow
• Olfactory: Floral and herbal notes of the Mediterranean maquis
• Taste: Full-bodied and persistent, with a finish of cocoa beans and bread crust

Recommended pairings: Roasted white meats, shellfish, grilled fish and fish soups.

Ideal Serving Temperature: 9°C

Baglio Di Pianetto Timeo 2022 Sicilia DOC embodies the essence of the Sicilian territory, offering a unique and authentic sensory experience.