Lilaria – Sancio Winery

 Lilaria is a sparkling white wine produced by Cantina Sancio in the hills of the Ligurian Riviera. It is a fresh and fragrant wine, designed to express aromatic immediacy and pleasantness. Secondary fermentation according to the Martinotti method gives it a lively effervescence that enhances the wine's freshness and makes it ideal as an aperitif or to accompany traditional Ligurian cuisine.

 Type: Sparkling White Wine
 Origin: Liguria – Italy
 Alcohol Content: 11 – 12%
 Format: 75 cl
 Allergens: Sulphites
 Chalice: Tulip
 Serving temperature: 10 – 11°C

 Tasting Notes: Straw yellow in color with golden highlights. Floral notes emerge on the nose, accompanied by subtle herbaceous nuances. On the palate, it is smooth and mellow, with a balanced flavor that lends freshness and pleasantness to the sip.

 Pairings: Excellent as an aperitif. It pairs perfectly with fried fish, cooked stockfish, and traditional Ligurian specialties like farinata and panissa.

 Harvest: The grapes are harvested manually in the first half of October, with the bunches selected and immediately delivered to the cellar.
 Vinification: White vinification with soft pressing and fermentation in steel tanks at a controlled temperature; subsequent refermentation according to the Martinotti method.
 Maturation: Approximately two months on the lees in steel tanks.
 Aging: One month in bottle before being released for sale.

 The Winery: The company's roots lie in the Cappellania estate on the hills above Spotorno, where almost fifty years ago Mario Sancio began cultivating his first vines and producing Pigato. Over time, the company has grown while maintaining strong ties to the Ligurian Riviera. Today, Sancio Azienda Agricola cultivates approximately 6 hectares of vineyards spread across Spotorno, Vezzi San Giorgio, Orco Feglino, Finale Ligure, and Celle Ligure, with an annual production of approximately 45,000 bottles that express the authentic character of the Ligurian Riviera.