{"product_id":"gulfi-chardonnay-carricante-valcanzjria-2025","title":"Gulfi Chardonnay Carricante Valcanzjria 2025","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eValcanzjria is an \u003cstrong\u003eorganic white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e from Terre Siciliane produced by Gulfi, created from a balanced blend of \u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay and Carricante\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it is intense and broad, offering clear aromas of apple and exotic fruit. On the palate, it reveals a dry, medium-bodied and harmonious sip, well supported by a pleasant \u003cstrong\u003eminerality and savouriness\u003c\/strong\u003e. The drink is fresh and smooth, finishing with a persistent finale featuring elegant hints of anise and almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vines take root on the \u003cstrong\u003eIblei Mountains\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the Chiaramonte Gulfi area. The rows are situated at around four hundred metres above sea level, immersed in a temperate Mediterranean climate that ensures optimal grape development. The presence of \u003cstrong\u003elimestone and clay soils\u003c\/strong\u003e plays a decisive role in defining the wine's gustatory tension. Gulfi operates according to the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic farming\u003c\/strong\u003e, caring for the land with an approach aimed at enhancing its pure and authentic rural nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process begins with a \u003cstrong\u003eseparate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes, in order to respect the different ripening times of the varieties. In the winery, a \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e with indigenous yeasts takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. The decision not to filter the must allows the original organoleptic properties to be preserved. The process continues with careful \u003cstrong\u003eageing on the lees\u003c\/strong\u003e in stainless steel, followed by a period of rest in the bottle to allow the wine to reach its full structural expression.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in 1996 on the evocative Iblei Mountains from an idea by Vito Catania, \u003cstrong\u003eValcanzjria\u003c\/strong\u003e is a true tribute to Sicilian viticulture. This refined white wine combines the aromatic richness of Chardonnay with the vibrant minerality of the native Carricante. Under the guidance of oenologist Salvo Foti, the wine is created through \u003cstrong\u003espontaneous fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e in steel with indigenous yeasts, preserving its full expressiveness thanks to the decision not to filter it. An \u003cstrong\u003eorganic\u003c\/strong\u003e masterpiece that expresses the pure essence of the Sicilian terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gulfi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424616923307,"sku":"62267","price":23.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/gulfi-chardonnay-carricante-valcanzjria-2025","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}