Azisa
Sicilia DOC
The beauty of the white in Sicilia
Azienda Zisola | Ubicazione azienda Contrada Zisola - Noto, Sicilia | Uvaggio 100% Grillo | Alcool 13.00% |
Acidità totale 5.40% | Ubicazione vigneti 130 m.s.l.m.; esposizione S/E | Tipologia terreno Medio impasto, con prevalenza di calcare | Sistema di allevamento Alberello |
Densità viti per ettaro 5.550 piante | Vendemmia Effettuata a mano dal 7 Settembre | Temperatura di fermentazione A bassa temperatura (15 °C) | Imbottigliamento Febbraio 2023 |
Uscita Marzo 2023 | Produzione 45.000 bottiglie | Formati 750 ml - 1,5 lt | Prima annata prodotta 2014 |
Profilo Aromatico, fresco, note di fiori e agrumi, piacevolmente secco e minerale | Abbinamenti Antipasti leggeri, primi piatti di mare, verdure grigliate |
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Noto, Sicilia |
Grape varieties 50% Grillo, 50% Catarratto |
Alcohol 13.00% |
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Total acidity 6.50% |
Vineyards location 130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral |
Training system Head-pruned bush vines |
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Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from August 26th |
Fermentation temperature 15 °C |
Bottling March 2022 |
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Available on the market April 2022 |
Production 30.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2014 |
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Key description Aromatic, fresh, flower and citrus notes, pleasantly dry and mineral |
Food pairing Light starters, pasta with seafood, grilled vegetables |
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James Suckling 91 Pts |
Falstaff 90 Pts |
Winescritic.com 90 Pts |
Vini Buoni d'Italia 4 Stars |
The hot, dry summer contributed to delaying the harvest until September, with much milder temperatures and better air quality, thanks to some long-awaited and much-needed rainfall.
In terms of the climate and wine results, it is very reminiscent of the unequivocal 2014 vintage. Very elegant wines obtained with extremely impressive structure and good body. A balance achieved over the years through the confluence of plant soil and climate, also evolves in 2021 heralding plenty of satisfaction.
Beginning of the harvest: August 26th, 2021
End of the harvest: October 5th, 2021
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 83 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4.286 °C
Evaluation: Very Good
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Noto, Sicilia |
Grape varieties 50% Grillo, 50% Catarratto |
Alcohol 13.00% |
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Total acidity 5.80% |
Vineyards location 130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral |
Training system Head-pruned bush vines |
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Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from August 27th (Grillo), September 18th (Catarratto) |
Fermentation temperature 15 °C |
Bottling March 2021 |
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Available on the market April 2021 |
Production 41.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2014 |
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Key description Aromatic, fresh, flower and citrus notes, pleasantly dry and mineral |
Food pairing Light starters, pasta with seafood, grilled vegetables |
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James Suckling 91 Pts |
Falstaff 90 Pts |
Following a pattern set in recent years, rainfall levels in 2020 were very low. A period of cold at the beginning of the year aided vine dormancy and made for optimal pruning conditions.
Vegetative growth began in early March, almost two weeks earlier than average; this precocity continued through flowering and fruit set thanks to higher spring temperatures which persisted through the month of May.
The dry spell broke at the beginning of June with a few light showers which came just in time to replenish water supplies for the summer months. After two atypical years, summer fell back into a more normal rhythm for Sicily with very hot dry days and sharp temperature drops overnight. This pattern continued until the end of September, allowing bunches to mature fully and grapes to develop interesting aromatic properties.
The wines promise to be display prominent mineral notes, and to be pleasantly acidic.
Beginning of the harvest: August 27th
End of the harvest: September 30th
Rainfalls (sum of rainfall between April 1st and September 30th): 174 mm
Temperature Index (sum of average daily temperatures from April 1st to September 30th): 4114 °C
Evaluation: Good
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Winery Zisola |
Winery location Noto, Sicilia |
Grape varieties 50% Grillo, 50% Catarratto |
Alcohol 13.00% |
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Total acidity 5.50% |
Vineyards location 130 m.a.s.l.; S/E exposure |
Soil Medium texture, calcareous and mineral |
Training system Head-pruned bush vines |
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Nr. of vines per hectar 5.500 plants |
Harvest Hand picked from September 4th (Grillo), October 2nd (Catarratto) |
Fermentation temperature 15 °C |
Bottling April 2020 |
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Available on the market May 2020 |
Production 32.000 bottles |
Formats 750 ml - 1,5 lt |
First vintage 2014 |
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Key description Aromatic, fresh, flower and citrus notes, pleasantly dry and mineral |
Food pairing Light starters, pasta with seafood, grilled vegetables |
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