Gerbino Bianco

Di Giovanna

A multifaceted white giving bright, pretty aromas of peach skins, green apple, mediterranean herbs, and citrus followed by a surprising palate that twists and turns with volcanic tea-like bitter and savoury notes of green peppercorn, plum skins, and a smokey salinity over a core of apple, bergamot, and lemon. Organic, hand picked, destemmed and pressed ever so softly, then cool-fermented and aged six months in stainless steel on the lees, this is a white that does better than pair with fish and vegetable entrées, it elevates them with its exciting complexity, seasoning the palate with its enigmatic contrast of feisty fruit and savoury nuance.

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGP

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  420-480m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 15% Grillo, 15% Viognier

Fermentation:  De-stemmed grapes are softly pressed (3-4 hour pressing), fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Grapes from historic estate family vineyards 'Gerbino' and 'Paradiso' in Contessa Entellina DOC, 30 year-old vines located high hillside vineyards, organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested — each variety harvested individually at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  2,500

CSPC:  874479

About the Producer

Gunther & Klaus Di Giovanna


Palermo, Sicily, Italy

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Gerbino Bianco
Di Giovanna
A multifaceted white giving bright, pretty aromas of peach skins, green apple, mediterranean herbs, and citrus followed by a surprising palate that twists and turns with volcanic tea-like bitter and savoury notes of green peppercorn, plum skins, and a smokey salinity over a core of apple, bergamot, and lemon. Organic, hand picked, destemmed and pressed ever so softly, then cool-fermented and aged six months in stainless steel on the lees, this is a white that does better than pair with fish and vegetable entrées, it elevates them with its exciting complexity, seasoning the palate with its enigmatic contrast of feisty fruit and savoury nuance.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGP

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  420-480m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 15% Grillo, 15% Viognier

Fermentation:  De-stemmed grapes are softly pressed (3-4 hour pressing), fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Grapes from historic estate family vineyards 'Gerbino' and 'Paradiso' in Contessa Entellina DOC, 30 year-old vines located high hillside vineyards, organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested — each variety harvested individually at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  2,500

CSPC:  874479

Andrew Stewart | Calgary + Alberta South

T: 403-604-0408 | E: andrew@vinoalvino.ca

Joe Gurba | Edmonton + Alberta North

 T: 780-203-5284 | E: joe@vinoalvino.ca

Gerbino Bianco
Di Giovanna
A multifaceted white giving bright, pretty aromas of peach skins, green apple, mediterranean herbs, and citrus followed by a surprising palate that twists and turns with volcanic tea-like bitter and savoury notes of green peppercorn, plum skins, and a smokey salinity over a core of apple, bergamot, and lemon. Organic, hand picked, destemmed and pressed ever so softly, then cool-fermented and aged six months in stainless steel on the lees, this is a white that does better than pair with fish and vegetable entrées, it elevates them with its exciting complexity, seasoning the palate with its enigmatic contrast of feisty fruit and savoury nuance.

TECHNICAL INFO

Country:  Italy

Region:  Palermo, Sicily

Appellation:  Terre Siciliane IGP

Climate:  Moderate Mediterranean

Altitude:  420-480m

Soils:  Ancient volcanic, mineral rich soils of volcanic tuff with a dispersed composition ranging from stony to clay bases.

Varietal/Blend:  70% Chardonnay, 15% Grillo, 15% Viognier

Fermentation:  De-stemmed grapes are softly pressed (3-4 hour pressing), fermentation in stainless steel.

Ageing:  Aged for 6 months on the fine lees in stainless steel.

Vineyard & Vine Age:  Grapes from historic estate family vineyards 'Gerbino' and 'Paradiso' in Contessa Entellina DOC, 30 year-old vines located high hillside vineyards, organically grown, aggressive green harvesting, zero chemicals, single guyot, hand harvested — each variety harvested individually at ideal ripeness.

ABV:  12.5%

Produced Cases:  2,500

CSPC:  874479

Calgary + Alberta South

Andrew Stewart

403-604-0408

andrew@vinoalvino.ca

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780-203-5284

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