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Virgona

Virgona Winery has its origins in the wine tradition of the Aeolian islands, where the wine industry is an integral part of the economic, social, historic and cultural way of life on the islands. The Virgona family have continued the traditions of wine production on Salina, creating quality wines that represent the traditional methods and styles. Modern technology has been incorporated into production to further enhance the quality of the final product.

 

Available wines:

Malvasia delle Lipari DOC

Grape Varieties: Malvasia delle Lipari and 5% Corinto
Region: Vineyards located on the hills of Malfa on the island of Salina.
Production: The grapes are partially dried on the vine prior to being hand picked. Grapes are carefully laid out on net trays and dried in the sun losing 65% moisture and concentrating sugar. The trays are traditionally placed on the roof and in bad weather the grapes are brought inside!! The stalks are removed before the grapes are pressed and fermented in steel tanks for 15 days. The wine is filtered before being placed in a mixture of 1000litre and 225litre oak casks.
Characteristics: The colour is a brilliant orange tawny and the aroma and palate is reminiscent of apricots, honey and sweet nectar. The palate is round and luscious continuing with apricot flavours and a long complex finish of well integrated oak.
Serve: serve chilled to 12-14°C
Try With: Sweet almond or sesame biscuits or sipped on its own after a meal.

Salina Rosso IGT

Grape Varieties: Nerello Cappuccio, Nerello Mascelese and 5% Corinto
Region: Vineyards located on the hills of Malfa on the island of Salina.
Production: The grapes are hand-picked prior to undergoing a soft press at controlled temperature. The wine remains fermenting on the skins for 10-15 days in steel tanks. After fermentation, the wine is aged for 5-6 months in 2 yr old French oak barrique.
Characteristics: Ruby red in colour with an aroma of grassy fields and spice. The palate is reminiscent of Marasca cherries and wild blackberries.
Serve: Serve at room temperature
Try With: Best enjoyed with beef Carpaccio, medium aged  cheeses and grilled red meats.