Colomba Bianca – Syrah ‘Vitese’ – 2023

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An abundance of ripe plum and Morello cherry, complemented by subtle hints of black pepper, juicy and moreish.

ABV:

14%

Vintage:

2023

Size:

75cl

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-Region

Terre Siciliane

Producer / Winery

Colomba Bianca

Grape Variety

- NA -

Style

Red Wine

Winemaker

Francesco Asaro

Closure

Nomacorc

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

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PRODUCER NOTE:
Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir. The stunning range of single variety and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.

VINTAGE:
The winter and early spring season was characterised by mild and cool conditions, with humid nights. The late spring to summer period saw an almost total absence of rain, with less than 300mm combined with the absence of the typical African sirocco winds. Careful soil management was required, along with judicious use of green manure to nourish the vines and avoid hydric stress. The vintage was lower in quantity compared to previous years, but the quality was high, with aromatic whites and red wines showing a considerable polyphenolic content.

VINEYARD:
The highest standards are attained in these sun-drenched vineyards, through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyard sits at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level. The Syrah vines are planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare, are trained on a trellis and are pruned according to the Guyot method. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand harvested at the optimum maturity levels, according to the terroir and microclimate of the vineyard.

WINEMAKING:
The harvest took place by hand and the grapes were delicately destemmed. The grapes were macerated at low temperatures on the skins to extract colour and soft tannins. Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures the wine then went through malolactic conversion. The wine was aged in stainless steel for eight months in order to preserve the purity of fruit.

TASTING NOTE:
Abundant notes of ripe red berried fruits and blackberries are complemented by delicate violet aromas. Structured and full bodied with supple tannins, the enveloping and penetrating red berry flavours continue through to the long, aromatic finish.

GRAPE:
Syrah 100%.

COUNTRY:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

SUB REGION:
Terre Siciliane

PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.

Description

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PRODUCER NOTE:
Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir. The stunning range of single variety and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.

VINTAGE:
The winter and early spring season was characterised by mild and cool conditions, with humid nights. The late spring to summer period saw an almost total absence of rain, with less than 300mm combined with the absence of the typical African sirocco winds. Careful soil management was required, along with judicious use of green manure to nourish the vines and avoid hydric stress. The vintage was lower in quantity compared to previous years, but the quality was high, with aromatic whites and red wines showing a considerable polyphenolic content.

VINEYARD:
The highest standards are attained in these sun-drenched vineyards, through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The vineyard sits at an altitude of 300 metres above sea level. The Syrah vines are planted at a density of 4,000 vines per hectare, are trained on a trellis and are pruned according to the Guyot method. The grapes undergo a sensory analysis and are hand harvested at the optimum maturity levels, according to the terroir and microclimate of the vineyard.

WINEMAKING:
The harvest took place by hand and the grapes were delicately destemmed. The grapes were macerated at low temperatures on the skins to extract colour and soft tannins. Fermented in stainless steel at controlled temperatures the wine then went through malolactic conversion. The wine was aged in stainless steel for eight months in order to preserve the purity of fruit.

TASTING NOTE:
Abundant notes of ripe red berried fruits and blackberries are complemented by delicate violet aromas. Structured and full bodied with supple tannins, the enveloping and penetrating red berry flavours continue through to the long, aromatic finish.

GRAPE:
Syrah 100%.

COUNTRY:
Italy

REGION:
Sicily

SUB REGION:
Terre Siciliane

Additional information

Country

Italy

Region

Sicily

Sub-region

Terre Siciliane

Producer / Winery

Colomba Bianca

Winemaker

Francesco Asaro

Style

Red Wine

Vintage

2023

Alcohol % (ABV)

14%

Body Value (A being light-bodied, E being full-bodied)

C

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Nomacorc

Organic

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

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