Wine: Anthìlia
Varietal composition: glossy (synonym of Catarratto), prevalent variety; the blend is completed with other native and international vines
Denomination: Sicilia D.O.C. White.
Alcoholic strength: 12.5% vol.
Vintage: 2020.
Production area: South-western Sicily, Contessa Entellina estate and neighboring territories.
Soil and climate: altitude from 200 to 400 m a.s.l.; hilly orography; clayey soils with sub-alkaline reaction (pH from 7.5 to 7.9) rich in nutrients (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc) and total limestone from 20 to 35%). Mild winters; dry and windy summers with strong temperature variations between day and night.
Vineyard: espalier training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Density of 4,500 - 6,000 plants per hectare, with yields of 80-90 quintals per hectare.
Harvest: the international varieties were harvested in August, starting from the first ten days of the month; the native varieties, including Catarratto which is prevalent in the blend, were harvested from the end of August onwards and the harvest ended around mid-September.
Vinification: fermentation in steel at a temperature of 14°-16° C. Aging in tanks for two months and then at least two months in the bottle before being marketed.
Serving temperature: 9°-11° C.