Australis
I.G.T. Terre Siciliane
Pale straw yellow color On the nose, it releases fresh scents of acacia flowers, wisteria, exotic fruits, and apricot.
Pairings
The red shrimp tartare from Mazara del Vallo harmoniously pairs with the complexity of this wine, offering an explosion of sea flavors.
The freshness of amberjack tartare combines with the intensity of Australis, creating a perfect marriage of flavors and textures.
Fried seafood, the pairing that makes Australis shine. The harmony between crispy seafood and the elegance of this wine creates a symphony of flavors that will conquer your palate.
Winemaking
It begins with destemming and crushing, followed by a soft pressing with the presence of inert gas and static settling at low temperature.
After inoculation with selected yeasts, the must ferments at a temperature of 15°C – 16°C.
The wine undergoes a refermentation using the Charmat or Martinotti method for about 18 days, after which it is bottled using the isobaric method.
The southern wind
Australis comes from Latin, meaning southern, meridional, midday wind, wind from the south.
It represents the Ostro, a cardinal wind. Contrada Valso is totally exposed to this wind, which, being a warm wind, is represented by the orange color of the label to recall its warmth.
