Production Area:
Mazara del Vallo (TP), northwestern Sicily (Italy)
Land: M
edium-textured soil rich in skeleton and pebbles and with a good mineral endowment
Altimetry: 100/150 meters above sea level
Viticulture:
Spurred cordon with medium / high planting density (5,000 vines / ha)
Climate :
Insular-Mediterranean, with mild winters and breezy summers
Harvest
From the middle to the end of September, variable according to the vintage and the ripeness of the grapes
Vinification
Soft destemming with maceration of 10/15 days, variable depending on the vintage. Extraction through traditional pumping over. Fermentation temperature 26 ° C
Refinement
After malolactic fermentation, the wine ages in steel tanks for a period of 3/4 months with subsequent refinement in the bottle for another 3/4 months
Sensory Analysis
Visual: compact ruby red color with purple reflections
Olfactory: intense aromas of ripe red fruit
Taste: good balance in the mouth and soft tannins
Pairing
Excellent with medium-aged cheeses and roast with potatoes
