Gurra di Mare
Tirsat 2019
Terre Sicliane IGT

 Tirsat – Terre Siciliane IGT

About the wine: Tirsat, which in Arabic means reef – the ancient name of Porto Palo was “Tirsat abi Tawr”, a name that pays homage to the character of a land that has served as a meeting point between different cultures

A blend of Chardonnay and Viognier grapes, from a small vineyard on the Sicilian coast, sandy soil.
Vinified based on the “batonnage” technique, to give life, to an elegant white with a fruity and very harmonious character.
Vinification 6 months in steel, and 4 months in the bottle.

The wine has a golden yellow color. Complex and intense nose character with aromas of apricots, yellow peaches, white flowers, spices and honey, with a salty hint.
A sweet and exotic intensity in the mouth, coupled with a pleasant freshness that renders it exceptionally harmonious.

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Kashrut: Kosher LeMehadrin, Not Mevushal

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About the Winery - Gurra di Mare Winery Gurra di Mare estate (part of Castellare di Castellina wineries), nestled in the municipality of Menfi, in Porto Palo, the ancient port of Selinunte, in one of Sicily’s most historic areas and immersed in landscapes of rare beauty. Just under two hectares of Chardonnay and Viognier, on the terrains that descend all the way to the sea, in a unique micro-climate and surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Taking care of a vineyard in a terroir such as this demands a precise and extremely meticulous care, but the results can offer great satisfaction.