An authentically Sicilian sparkling wine
SAINT GERMAIN
IGT Terre Siciliane
Grillo and Catarratto
Saint Germain is Firriato’s brut sparkling wine, coming from a blend of Catarratto and Grillo. These two native white grape vine varieties have contributed to Sicily’s oenological success, enabling them to enter onto the world stage for quality winemaking. The name derives from 18th century France, but it is a wholly Sicilian wine coming from the fertile land of the Trapani countryside. Saint Germain is grown on the Borgo Guarini Estate in a unique agricultural environment and, through Firriato’s innovative farming style, fully conveys all the ampelographic complexity of this stretch of Trapani countryside. Freshness and minerality seamlessly unite thanks to the sparkling process using the Charmat method, which enhances the interweaving aromatic and fragrant properties of the two varietals, giving a vivacious and extremely drinkable wine.
Saint Germain is Firriato’s brut sparkling wine, coming from a blend of Catarratto and Grillo. These two native white grape vine varieties have contributed to Sicily’s oenological success, enabling them to enter onto the world stage for quality winemaking. The name derives from 18th century France, but it is a wholly Sicilian wine coming from the fertile land of the Trapani countryside.
- Appellation: IGT Terre Siciliane
- Vine: Grillo Catarratto
- Terroir: hilly
- Soil: mid-texture, mostly clayey
- Exposure: west (250 mt. a.s.l)
Production Area
Borgo Guarini
Borgo Guarini has the scent of Sicily, an enchanting location where time passes at an indefinite pace, slow like the natural changing of the seasons. Immersed in the Mediterranean scrub the Borgo bears witness to the area’s farming tradition inexorably linked to the earth.
Saint Germain
A joyous bead and vibrant pleasure
The Count of Saint Germain is cited in the memoirs of Casanova and Giuseppe Balsamo (the Count of Cagliostro). He lived his legendary life in the courts of Paris and London, from Germany to Tibet. At the time it was believed that he had discovered the secret of the philosopher’s stone and for this reason he would never age. We like to imagine we can commemorate him with a glass of Saint Germain brut in hand in the company of our loved ones, staying young, if not in age, then at least at heart.
Paired with
Sicilian fried fish
Brown fish in skillet with hot oil. Add vinegar; cook until liquid evaporates. Add pepper and salt, Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Serves very hot