Pantelleria DOC Bianco Isesi 2021 Pellegrino

Isesi by Cantine Pellegrino is a white produced entirely with Zibibbo grapes grown in Pantelleria saplings, Unesco heritage, on ferrous soil of volcanic origin, on the island of Pantelleria. The vineyards are located in the districts of Sibà, Mueggen, Barone, Khamma.

The bunches are harvested manually in the first ten days of September. The vinification takes place with soft pressing of the grapes, followed by a long fermentation carried out at low temperature. Refines for 12 months in steel on the fine lees.

Straw yellow to the eye, it has intense notes of green apple and white peach on the nose which alternate with pleasant hints of sage and jasmine. On the palate there are also elegant hints of lemon and grapefruit, accompanied by slight almond hints.

It is well suited to main courses based on baked fish, it is excellent with cod. Try it in combination with swordfish cooked in Pantelleria style.