Abbazia Santa Anastasia, "Baccante", Sicilia IGT

Interesting facts

"Baccante" — a refreshing, well-balanced wine with a dense structure and a pleasant taste. With personality, this wine can satisfy the most demanding customers. To taste "Baccante" means to personally touch the winemaking traditions of the Sicilian lands. This is a typical Sicilian wine made from the grape varieties Chardonnay and Grillo grown in vineyards located near the town of Madonna, on sandy and clay soils. The vineyards are located amphitheater on the Northern slope, at an altitude of about 400 meters above sea level. Planting density is 4000 vines per hectare. The classic Mediterranean climate of this region is ideal for growing vines.The grapes for "Bacchante" harvested by hand early in the morning in August. Grapes is fairly short maceration at low temperatures, so that the wine acquires its color, aroma and taste. The fermentation process of only natural yeast is produced at a temperature of 16-18°C. the wine is aged First in stainless steel tanks for three to five months, and then "Baccante" spends a few months in the bottle.Abbazia Santa Anastasia was founded in 1100 by count Roger d'altavilla, becoming a center of cultural life and working life in Sicily. This land was cultivated grapes, wheat, olive and fruit trees, but the land proved to be particularly suitable for growing grapes. Excellent wine of the region is suppressed to the table the dignitaries — the barons and bishops of Sicily. In 1316, the refusal of the monks from the Abbey of Santa Anastasia, the land was neglected, and the Abbey destroyed. This lasted until 1980, when the engineer Francesco Lena bought the land in order to create a first-class winery and resort. Today the total area of vineyards Abbazia Santa Anastasia is about 70 hectares. it is Worth noting the fact that the Abbazia Santa Anastasia is the first in Sicily the winery is practicing organic principles of growing grapes and having a certificate.

Tasting Characteristics

Characterized by a bright Golden color.
Has a fresh floral fragrance with notes of Mediterranean citrus and juicy flesh of peach and apricot.
The taste of the drink is fruity, with a slight saltiness, well-balanced acidity and dense structure. The finish is long.
The wine goes well with white meat dishes with spices, fish, and especially — with hard cheeses.