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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 5 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs5 yrs8 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryAromatic, Persistent finish

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

  • Grilled prawns with orange and herbs The wine's orange blossom aromatics mirror the orange-citrus dressing and complement the shellfish.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
  • Salmone al forno con erbe aromatiche Aromatic Viognier notes complement herb-baked salmon perfectly.More wines for salmon →
  • Caprese with mozzarella di bufala Floral stone-fruit aromatics bridge the sweet milkiness of buffalo mozzarella with ripe tomato.More wines for soft cheese →

With cheese

Caciocavallo Palermitano Our pick Slow Food credits the Cinisara cows' pasture with citrus, sage and hay notes in the milk. A fresh Sicilian white blend, citrus and stone fruit with high acidity, matches those notes and cleans the palate.

How to serve Baglio di Pianetto Ficiligno

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2002First 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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