Nose

Hints of blackberries, plums, cocoa, vanilla and mocha

Palate

On the palate it is soft and fruity with a complex and persistent finish

Growing Conditions

The vineyard is located in the hilly area of Sciarra Soprana in the province of Trapani, at an altitude of about 200 m. above sea level on a limestone soil. The vines are planted using a trellis system south-facing and the Guyot pruning system.

Harvest

Manual harvesting.

Winemaking

Destemming, maceration and fermentation on the skin for about 20 days in stainless steel tanks at 23° C. Soft pressing and malolactic fermentation in steel.

Aging

The vine is then aged for at least 12 months in 250-litre oak casks, followed by an extra 12 months of ageing in bottle.

Appearance

Deep ruby red with purplish highlights

Food Pairing

Perfect with lamb, braised meat, game meat or a selection of cheese