{"title":"Colomba Bianca | Sicily","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Colomba Bianca Vineyards in Sicily\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ColombaBiancaCollectionBanner.jpg?v=1681896664\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. Colomba Bianca also has a further 7,500 hectares of vineyard, growing indigenous and international varieties. Despite their size, they engage a philosophy of micro-viticulture and micro-winemaking to ensure the ultimate precision, quality and expression of terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning range of single variety and innovative blends are tailor made under the watchful eye of head winemaker Mattia Filippi. Dynamic and passionate, the Cantine is constantly evolving with investments in the vineyards and in the technology of their five specialist wineries. With their sights firmly fixed on the future of Sicilian wine, Colomba Bianca is rapidly becoming one of the leading names in organic winemaking in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eCOLOMBA BIANCA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/colombabianca.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Colomba Bianca Wines from Sicily\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cantinecolombabianca\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Cantine Colomba Bianca Wines on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ColombaBiancBio\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Colomba Bianca Wines from Sicily on Twitter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/twitter_icon_34f9bd96-ace0-4f23-b0ee-0e0d2f8cc379_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/colombabiancabiocantine\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Colomba Bianca Wines on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colomba-bianca-lumari-lucido-inzolia","title":"Colomba Bianca 'Lumari' Lucido Inzolia 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Colomba Bianca 'Lumari' white wine is a blend of Lucido (60%) and Inzolia (40%) grapes. Lucido is one of the most widely planted native varieties in Sicily and is renowned for its bright, full bodied and lemony wines. Inzolia is also a native grape to Sicily and was traditionally used for fortified Marsala wines, but has come into its own producing modern, crisp, dry and aromatic wines.  This is a beautiful and easy drinking white wine. Perfumed and refreshing, with a hint of lemon and pistachio. [#intro]A beautiful \u0026amp; easy drinking white wine. Refreshing, with a hint of lemon \u0026amp; pistachio...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colomba Bianca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40486911639619,"sku":"A23LUMARIWHITE","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LumariInzoliaBt.jpg?v=1681914904"},{"product_id":"colomba-bianca-lumari-nero-davola-rose","title":"Colomba Bianca 'Lumari' Nero d'Avola Rosé 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Colomba Bianca 'Lumari' Rosé is a full bodied wine made from 100% Nero d'Avola. The Nero d'Avola vines are grown on the hillsides overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Here in these sun-drenched vineyards, the highest standards are attained through the use of innovative technology and the careful process of mapping the terroir according to the weather patterns, harvesting time, soils and vine age. The grapes were hand picked at optimum maturity and phenolic ripeness and then macerated on the skins for 12 hours in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. A cool fermentation followed at temperatures of 16 to 18°C for 12 to 15 days, in order to preserve the freshness and aromatic qualities of the Nero d'Avola grape variety. The Lumari rosé has pronounced cherry and strawberry aromas combined with a refreshing hint of pink grapefruit.[#intro]A full bodied rosé with cherry \u0026amp; strawberry aromas combined with refreshing pink grapefruit...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colomba Bianca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40486921502787,"sku":"A23LUMARIROSE","price":11.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/LumariRoseBt.jpg?v=1681915904"},{"product_id":"colomba-bianca-vitese-grillo","title":"Colomba Bianca 'Vitese' Grillo 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eEstablished in 1970, Colomba Bianca is the largest Sicilian grower cooperative and the biggest Italian producer of organic wine, with more than 1,800 hectares dedicated to organically farmed vines. The Grillo grape is famous for its role in the production of Marsala wines, but has recently come into its own as a varietal making light, fresh and citrusy wines. The Grillo grape is now seen as the flagship of Sicily's indigenous white varieties, with its aromatic and floral nose. Pleasantly fresh and harmonious, with ripe melon, green apple and mineral flavours, a well-structured palate, the Colomba Bianca 'Vitese' Grillo has a long and elegant finish. 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The vineyards are organic and all grapes are hand-picked at optimum maturity into small containers to prevent them from being prematurely crushed. After fermentation the wine is aged in stainless steel tanks for 5 months to retain the purity and freshness of fruit. Colomba Bianca 'Vitese' Nero d'Avola is a brilliant, deep red in colour with rich, juicy flavours of ripe plum and black cherries interlaced with subtle violet notes. Concentrated on the palate, the deep fruit flavours are supported by soft, ripe tannins and a spicy character on the finish. 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Bursting with Sicilian sunshine, this fragrant wine has a lifted bouquet of sun-ripened citrus and tropical fruits. Refreshing and dry on the palate with a ripe roundness leading to a mouthwatering finish. [#intro]Bursting with Sicilian sunshine this Grillo is refreshing \u0026amp; dry with a mouthwatering finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Colomba Bianca","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56249877463421,"sku":"A23COLOMBABIANCAKOREGRILLO-1","price":14.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/KoreGrilloBT.jpg?v=1750262481"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Colomba_Bianca_Collection_Image.jpg?v=1681896779","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/colomba-bianca-sicily\/colomba-bianca.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}