The wine Venus of the winery Gigliotto is a white wine produced in the area of San Michele di Ganzaria, in Sicily. This wine is obtained 100% from Chardonnay grapes, grown on a soil of medium clay dough. Vinification is done by soft pressing with pneumatic press, followed by fermentation of the stainless steel must at controlled temperature, using the traditional cold method. A part of the grapes, about 10%, is fermented in wood. After fermentation, the Venus wine is aged for a few months in bottle, allowing to develop additional aromatic and structure complexity. With a 13% alcohol content, this wine shows a brilliant straw yellow color and an elegant and complex aromatic profile. The nose is perceived notes of tropical fruit, citrus fruits and white flowers, while the palate is distinguished by its freshness and balance. The wine Venus is perfectly matched with dishes based on fish and white meat, enhancing the flavors and creating a taste harmony. It is produced in the province of Catania, Sicily, a region renowned for its wine tradition. It is recommended to serve the Venus wine at a temperature of 8/10 °C, to appreciate its organoleptic characteristics. The cellar Gigliotto follows a productive philosophy based on the use of traditional techniques and the valorization of the characteristics of the territory, in order to obtain high quality wines and expression of the sicilian territory
