Colomba Bianca Lavi Carricante Terre Siciliane IGP

Type	White
Origin	Italy, Sicily
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75 l
ABV	12.0%
Grape	Carricante
Viticulture	Organic
Vinification	Vegan • Vegetarian
Sulphite Content	Contains Sulphites
Closure	Normacorc

The grapes were picked into small crates to protect the quality of the fruit, immediately destemmed and gently pressed. The must was decanted at 8°C and the clear juice was fermented with selected yeasts at 15°C in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit. The wine remained on its lees until the following January, with regular bâtonnage to impart texture and layers of complexity to the wine.

Established in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir. The stunning range of single variety and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.