Nose

Evident notes of apricot accompanied by hints of carob, chestnut honey and black pepper.

Palate

Balanced, intense, fresh and sapid, featuring a pleasant softness.

Growing Conditions

- Soil composition: medium-textured, clayey soil.
- Altitude: from a few metres to about 100 metres above sea level.
- Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.

Harvest

Harvest period from mid-September, at an advanced phase of ripening.

Winemaking

Vinification at 20°-22°C.
Fermentation is stopped by adding rectified spirit.
Then cooked grape must is added.

Aging

Aging for over 48 months in 80hl and 50hl oak barrels, with at least 6 months in barrique.

Appearance

Bright amber.

Food Pairing

Perfect with all Sicilian ricotta cheese desserts. It surprises with semi-aged cheeses, Sicilian pecorino and arancine with ragu