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Albenza Grecanico 2022
Primary flavours
Green Apple
Green Melon
Lemon Peel
Pear
Almonds
Grass
Details
Grecanico in Sicily, Garganega from the rest of Italy; this white wine is jam-packed with notes of ripe orchard fruit and green apples. This is lean, pure and crisp with a lovely fresh, citrus-driven finish.
Origin: Veneto in north-east Italy. Mainly Grown In: Veneto, Sicily and small parcels in Victoria, Australia. Key Facts: Garganega is the grape that gives character to the famous white wines of Soave - a small but important sub-region in Italy's largest wine region of Veneto. Its main characters are lemon, almond and pear, with plenty of fresh acidity and a tantalising spiciness that makes it not only thirst-quenching, but deliciously complex as well. Interestingly enough, in Australia, Italian immigrants brought it to the King Valley in Victoria in the 1970s, following a decline in the demand for tobacco. Now, the King Valley is Australia's leading region for Italian varieties... including, of course, Garganega! Fun Fact: Garganega is also grown in Sicily, Italy's largest island, here it is locally known as Grecanico.
Origin: Veneto in north-east Italy. Mainly Grown In: Veneto, Sicily and small parcels in Victoria, Australia. Key Facts: Garganega is the grape that gives character to the famous white wines of Soave - a small but important sub-region in Italy's largest wine region of Veneto. Its main characters are lemon, almond and pear, with plenty of fresh acidity and a tantalising spiciness that makes it not only thirst-quenching, but deliciously complex as well. Interestingly enough, in Australia, Italian immigrants brought it to the King Valley in Victoria in the 1970s, following a decline in the demand for tobacco. Now, the King Valley is Australia's leading region for Italian varieties... including, of course, Garganega! Fun Fact: Garganega is also grown in Sicily, Italy's largest island, here it is locally known as Grecanico.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low
(under 12%)medium
(12-14%)high
(14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards light bodied, low sweetness, with low acidity, some fruitiness, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Sicily
country
Italy
Grape type
Garganega
Wine Maker
Albenza
Alcohol
12%
Vintage
2022
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Cork (Synthetic)
Production method
Whole Bunch Pressed
State
Sicily
Pairing guide
Every year seems to showcase more and more of Sicily’s remarkable offerings when it comes to fine wine, and Grecanico (Garganega) is right up there with the best of this island’s produce. When it comes to food pairing, this is a real fish and seafood-lover’s favourite; it’s brilliant with simple white fish fillets such as sea bass, bream, hake and cod, and works beautifully with grilled sardines and mackerel, especially if served with green vegetables or a funky sauce. Spinach arancini and aubergine parmigiana would be excellent Italian veggie options, and it’s also delicious with a crisp green salad and the aromatic flourish of fresh tarragon.
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Food
Pasta
Basil
Fajitas
Salads
Asparagus
Tastes
Light
Unique
Moods
Contemplative
Creative
Mood for something different
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Sicily, Italy
Sicily is a productive island located in the Mediterranean Sea, off the southern coast of Italy.
The island has a varied landscape, with low coastal plains to hills and even active volcanic mountains. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Disease pressure is low thanks to drying coastal breezes making the region ideal for organic farming practices. The soils are volcanic, sandy, and clay.
Sicily can be divided into three wine regions, including the volcanic Etna DOC on the eastern side of the island, known for its red wines made from the Nerello Mascalese grape. The Marsala DOC on the island's western side is known for its fortified wines. The remaining Southeast of the Island produces a range of wines, notably Frappato and Nero d’Avola.
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