Orestiadi
Pizzicanti Bianco Frizzante 2025
| Denomination | IGT Terre Siciliane |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Catarratto Bianco Comune, Grillo |
| Aging | Refermentation in autoclave for about 2 months and a further 2 months of ageing on the lees. |
| Other years | 2022 , 2024 |
- Name and style: Protected Geographical Indication Terre Siciliane, lively sparkling white wine
- Grape varieties: Catarratto Bianco Comune and Grillo, native Sicilian varieties
- Vinification: refermentation in autoclave for 2 months followed by 2 months ageing on the lees
- Aroma and colour: golden straw yellow colour with tropical and floral notes
- Serving and pairings: serve at 8°C in a tulip glass, ideal with aperitifs and fish-based dishes
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pizzicanti is a sparkling white wine by Tenute Orestiadi, an authentic expression of the Sicilian lands. The result of a blend of Catarratto Bianco Comune and Grillo, it presents a pale yellow colour enriched with golden hues. The bouquet offers a nose where tropical fruit intertwines with floral notes, outlining a pronounced Mediterranean character. On the palate, it reveals a fragrant style, supported by a lively effervescence and excellent freshness, finishing with a delicate savouriness.
Where it comes from
This white originates in the Belìce Valley, in the territory of Gibellina, where the Sicilian agricultural landscape coexists with myth and art. The vineyards are situated at an altitude between 250 and 330 metres, ideal conditions for preserving the integrity of the aromatic profile. The vines sink their roots into black earth silty-clay soils, compact and naturally resistant to drought. This geological matrix plays a key role in defining the wine’s savoury character and persistence on the palate.
How it is produced
Production involves a refermentation in autoclave at low temperature for about two months, an ideal method to enhance the aromas and achieve harmonious sparkle. This is followed by a further two months of ageing on the lees, essential for consolidating the balance of flavour. The name, which in the local dialect means “lively”, perfectly reflects the vibrant soul of this wine. Served chilled, it is ideal for elegant aperitifs and pairs beautifully with fish dishes.
History and Curiosities
The name Pizzicanti is inspired by the Sicilian dialect to celebrate the lively spirit of this wine by Tenute Orestiadi. Born in Gibellina, in the heart of the Belìce Valley, this wine originates from a land where Mediterranean scents and colours intertwine with myth and art.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
08 - 10 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 2008
- Oenologist: Giuseppe Clementi
- Bottles produced: 1.000.000
- Hectares: 140
| Name | Tenute Orestiadi Pizzicanti Bianco Frizzante 2025 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green bubbly |
| Denomination | Terre Siciliane IGT |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Catarratto Bianco Comune, Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Orestiadi |
| Story | History and Curiosities The name Pizzicanti is inspired by the Sicilian dialect to celebrate the lively spirit of this wine by Tenute Orestiadi. Born in Gibellina, in the heart of the Belìce Valley, this wine originates from a land where Mediterranean scents and colours intertwine with myth and art. |
| Origin | Valle del Belìce, Gibellina (Sicilia) |
| Climate | Altitude: 250-300 m a.s.l. |
| Soil composition | Terra nera (limo-argillosa), compatta e resistente alla siccità |
| Fermentation temperature | At low temperature |
| Fermentation | Approximately 2 months |
| Production technique | Secondary fermentation in an autoclave at low temperature (about 2 months), followed by ageing on the lees (about 2 months) |
| Wine making | Refermentation in a pressurised tank at low temperature for about 2 months, followed by about 2 months of ageing on the lees. |
| Aging | Refermentation in autoclave for about 2 months and a further 2 months of ageing on the lees. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |