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Structure
Drinking window
Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: apricot, orange blossom, white peach, floral
Palate: stone fruit, aromatic, fresh acidity, mineral
Ficiligno blends Inzolia's almond-citrus freshness with Viognier's perfumed apricot-orange blossom character at high altitude near Palermo, producing an aromatic Sicilian white of unusual floral intensity.
What it pairs with
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Grilled prawns with orange and herbs
The wine's orange blossom aromatics mirror the orange-citrus dressing and complement the shellfish. -
Salmone al forno con erbe aromatiche
Aromatic Viognier notes complement herb-baked salmon perfectly. -
Caprese with mozzarella di bufala
Floral stone-fruit aromatics bridge the sweet milkiness of buffalo mozzarella with ripe tomato.
How to serve Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Grilled prawns with orange and herbs, Salmone al forno con erbe aromatiche, Caprese with mozzarella di bufala. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Baglio di Pianetto planted Viognier at their high-altitude estate to complement the native Inzolia, creating an unusually floral Sicilian white blend. Ficiligno is Sicilian dialect for fig tree, referencing the estate landscape.
- 2002: First Ficiligno Inzolia-Viognier blend from the Pianetto altitude estate
Facts
- Producer
- Baglio di Pianetto · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Inzolia, Viognier
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Cold fermentation in stainless steel; no oak
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 14-20 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno
What does Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno taste like?
On the nose, apricot, orange blossom, white peach, floral. On the palate, stone fruit, aromatic, fresh acidity, mineral. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a aromatic, persistent finish. Ficiligno blends Inzolia's almond-citrus freshness with Viognier's perfumed apricot-orange blossom character at high altitude near Palermo, producing an aromatic Sicilian white of unusual floral intensity.
When should I drink Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno?
Drink 2-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno?
Grilled prawns with orange and herbs is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salmone al forno con erbe aromatiche and Caprese with mozzarella di bufala. The wine's orange blossom aromatics mirror the orange-citrus dressing and complement the shellfish.
What grapes are in Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno?
The blend is Inzolia, Viognier. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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