Cantine Fina
El Aziz 0.5L 2023
| Denomination | DOC Sicilia Grillo |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Sicily (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Aging | In steel; six months in bottle |
- Dessert wine: Naturally sweet white wine from late harvest, Sicilia DOC, 0.5 L
- Grape and origin: 100% Grillo from Marsala, western Sicily, vineyards at 200 metres
- Vinification: Late manual harvest with on-vine drying, fermentation in stainless steel
- Aromas and taste: Notes of dried fruit, honey and vanilla; rounded palate with a slightly bitter finish
- Pairings: Serve at 10-12°C with gorgonzola or creamy desserts; 91/100 Vinous
Description
What kind of wine it is
El Aziz by Fina is a natural sweet white wine for dessert, a pure expression of the Grillo grape in Sicily. Its aromatic profile releases enveloping scents of dried white fruit, such as pineapple, peach and apricot, intertwined with clear notes of vanilla, honey and sweet spices. On the palate, it is full, rounded and structured, with a pleasant softness balanced by a delicately bitter finish. This sensory profile makes it the ideal pairing for blue cheeses, creamy desserts and fine patisserie creations.
Where it comes from
Production takes place in Marsala, in western Sicily, in vineyards located about two hundred metres above sea level. The El Aziz project was born following a particularly hot season, which triggered a peculiar early ripening. The name, of Arabic origin, means "The Magnificent", recalling the historical layering of the area. The Grillo vines are grown on trellises with Guyot pruning and a density of five thousand five hundred vines per hectare. Such agronomic rigour ensures a strictly limited yield, promoting the highest quality expression.
How it is produced
The production cycle is based on a manual late harvest, usually carried out between the end of September and the beginning of October. The harvest is preceded by a measured on-the-vine drying, an essential step to naturally concentrate the fruit's richness. The subsequent vinification and fermentation stages take place in stainless steel tanks, preserving the grape variety's aromatic precision to the fullest. The process is completed with maturation in the same material and a final six-month rest, which helps to stabilise the structural balance before release to the market.
History and Curiosities
Born almost by chance during the scorching summer of 2003, El Aziz takes its name from the Arabic term “The Magnificent”, paying homage to the rich history of western Sicily. This exceptional natural sweet wine comes to life on the beautiful hills of Marsala, where Grillo grapes are left to wither on the vine before the manual late harvest. Thanks to the skill and dedication of winemakers Bruno and Sergio Fina, these fruits are transformed into a nectar of the highest quality, rated 91/100 by Vinous.
Awards
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2023
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2023
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
- Start up year: 2005
- Oenologist: Bruno Fina, Sergio Fina
- Bottles produced: 900.000
- Hectares: 130
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| Name | Fina El Aziz Grillo 0.5L 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | White late harvest dessert wine dessert wine |
| Denomination | Sicilia DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Grillo |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Vendor | Cantine Fina |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born almost by chance during the scorching summer of 2003, El Aziz takes its name from the Arabic term "The Magnificent", paying homage to the rich history of western Sicily. This exceptional natural sweet wine comes to life on the beautiful hills of Marsala, where Grillo grapes are left to wither on the vine before the manual late harvest. Thanks to the skill and dedication of winemakers Bruno and Sergio Fina, these fruits are transformed into a nectar of the highest quality, rated 91/100 by Vinous. |
| Origin | Marsala, Western Sicily |
| Cultivation system | Espalier, with Guyot pruning |
| Plants per hectare | 5500 |
| Yield per hectare | 40 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | End of September |
| Production technique | Manual late harvest with partial drying on the vine; fermentation in stainless steel |
| Wine making | Manual late harvest with partial withering on the vine; fermentation in stainless steel. |
| Aging | In steel; six months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |