Production Area:
Mazara del Vallo (TP), northwestern Sicily (Italy)
Land:
Medium-textured soil rich in skeleton and pebbles, 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 third decade of September to the first of October, variable according to the vintage and the ripening of the grapes
Vinification
Soft destemming with maceration of 25-30 days, variable depending on the vintage. Extraction through traditional pumping over. Fermentation temperature 26-28 ° C
Refinement
18 months in large oak barrels. Refines for 6 months in the bottle to best express itself in all its characteristics.
Sensory Analysis
Visual: intense ruby red color with purple reflections Olfactory: intense aromas of ripe red fruit, graphite and violet Taste: good balance accompanied by soft tannins
Pairing
Eexcellent with baked meats and medium-aged cheeses
