Santagostino Baglio Soria Bianco
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled seafood, roasted chicken, creamy pasta dishes
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic Baglio Soria estate in the countryside of Trapani, the Santagostino Baglio Soria Bianco is a masterfully crafted white blend that represents a bridge between Sicilian tradition and international elegance. This wine marries the indigenous Catarratto, celebrated for its vibrant acidity and citrus character, with the international Chardonnay, which lends structure, roundness, and tropical fruit notes. The terroir of Baglio Soria is characterized by clay-calcareous soils and a microclimate heavily influenced by maritime breezes from the nearby Mediterranean Sea, ensuring slow ripening and excellent aromatic complexity. Historically, this label has stood as a benchmark for modern Sicilian winemaking, showcasing the island's potential to produce world-class white wines with depth, minerality, and a distinct sense of place.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1984 by Salvatore Di Gaetano and his wife Vinizia Novara, Firriato is one of Sicily's premier wine producers, widely acclaimed for championing the island's viticultural renaissance. The estate spans remarkably diverse terroirs across Sicily, ranging from the sun-drenched vineyards of the Trapani countryside and the maritime climate of the island of Favignana to the high-altitude volcanic slopes of Mount Etna. Deeply committed to certified organic farming and sustainability, Firriato focuses on preserving authentic biodiversity by cultivating native Sicilian varieties such as Nero d'Avola, Nerello Mascalese, and Grillo, alongside select international grapes. Their dynamic portfolio captures the distinct character of each microclimate through celebrated flagship wines like Harmonium, Ribeca, and the Etna-sourced Cavanera collection.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Catarratto, Chardonnay
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%