Zizza Chardonnay

Zizza Chardonnay 2023 is a Terre Siciliane IGP white from Cantine Paolini in western Sicily. The Chardonnay is picked by hand in early August, gently pressed and slowly fermented at 16°C for about 15 days. It pours straw yellow with golden glints, with intense pineapple, vanilla and honey on the nose and a harmonious, balanced palate with delicate acidity. Serve at 8°C as an aperitif, with seafood starters or fish pasta. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Cantine Paolini is a cooperative in Marsala, western Sicily, dating back to 1964. It works with about a thousand growers whose holdings average around three hectares, so the grapes are picked by hand.

The vineyards

Mixed, mainly clay soil, with vines trained on espalier and harvested by hand in early August.

How it's made

Very gentle pressing, then a slow fermentation at 16°C for about 15 days. The wine matures at controlled temperature to clarify naturally and spends one month in bottle.

How it tastes

Straw yellow with golden reflections. The nose is intense, with pineapple, vanilla and honey. The palate is harmonious and balanced, with delicate acidity.

How to serve it

Serve at 8°C as an aperitif, with seafood starters, fish pasta and other delicate dishes.