Colomba Platino Launch Deck & Tasting

Colomba Platino Insolia was born in 1959 for Topazia Alliata,
the daughter of the Duke of Salaparuta and owner of the
winery. Topazia wanted a ‘light & easy-drinking’ white wine to
enjoy in the Sicilian sun. Since then, Colomba Platino Insolia
has been known as one of the greatest Sicilian white wines
due to its balance of bright fruit flavor with refreshing acidity.

Colomba Platino, “Platinum Dove” in Italian, is a wine that
is meant to be enjoyed freely in any moment from
celebration to relaxation.

Designed Taste is in Sleek,
to drive the fruit, not elegant &
profit. engaging
in the packaging.
winemaking.

Created for the first time in 1959 by Topazia Alliata, this elegant white
is fresh, flavorful and well structured. It is one of the best known
whites for Sicilian wine connoisseurs and clearly shows the close
connection with its Sicilian roots.

What: 100% Insolia
Where:
Vineyards: Western Sicily, by the sea / Average 900’ in elevation

Harvest: Mixed Clay and silica soils, farmed sustainably
Cellar: Vertical Shoot Trellis and bush trained vines
with medium high density planting
Taste:
By Hand in mid-late September

Soft pressing, free run juice; extended fermentation at
Low temperature to preserve fresh fruit flavors
Stainless steel sur lees for 2 months

Fresh citrus with delicate salinity from the effects of the sea
Light, crisp and clean finish

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In 2019,, Colomba Platino Nero d’Avola was introduced to compliment
the Insolia. The Nero d’Avola features a soft body, fruity structure and

bold notes of Maraschino cherry and with a touch of spice.

What: 100% Nero d’Avola
Where: Central and Southern Sicily / Average 900’ in elevation

Vineyards: Mixed Clay and silica soils farmed sustainably
Harvest: Vertical Shoot Trellis with 4,500 plants per hA
Cellar:
By Hand in mid-late September
Taste:
Soft pressing, after de-stemming and cold maceration
Low temperature fermentation to preserve fresh flavors
followed by malolactic fermentation; 10-12 months in oak

Deep ruby color with aromas and flavors of cherries, spice
and black fruits. Soft tannins and velvety finish on the
palate

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SICILIAN Competitive Set Why By-the-Glass?

Morgante, Donnafugata Authentic: Native Estate grown, hand
harvested varietals
Ruffino, Terradora
Sense of Place: Created specifically
ITALIAN for Sicilian cuisine but can be paired with
anything from seafood, to pasta, to sushi

Unique: Stands out from the crowd

Taste: Bright fruit flavors are featured,
not oak

TASTING

INSOLIA NERO D’AVOLA