Fattoria San Francesco, Fata Morgana 2008 - Calabria IGT
Grape: 100% Greco bianco
Known since the XVth century, the family Siciliani was brought to fame by many of its members, prelates, lawyers, soldiers and men of letters.
In the chronicles of the period it is said that " ... on the ground called dopo San Francesco, in the country of Cirņ, Domenico from Paola... founded a monastery in 1578; all around vineyards and olive groves were planted ... " From those vineyards, the wines from the Fattoria San Francesco are still produced, and the monastery, today called Casale San Francesco, is the centre of the agricultural activity, and the residence of the family Siciliani.
TASTING NOTES:
The
bouquet shows characteristic aromas of acacia flowers and
tropical fruits. At the taste is dry, full body and
velvety.
FOOD PAIRING:
Great with seafood, first courses and salads.