Nose
The nose opens with hints of small berries
such as blueberry, and chocolate followed by spices and a fresh balsamic note.
Palate
On the palate it reveals an irrepressible
structure, followed by a good degree of acidity and
smooth tannins.
Winemaking
The grapes are harvested manually in crates in different periods, depending on the degree of ripeness of
each vine and according to the vintage, with selection of the best bunches. Fermentation takes place
separately for each grape variety in stainless steel at
a controlled temperature, with a 30-day maceration
period. Malolactic fermentation follows immediately
after racking, leading to the composition of the blend.
Ageing lasts for 18 months and is carried out 60% in
30 and 60 hl Slavonian oak barrels, while the remaining 40% is aged in 350-litre tonneaux, first, second and
third use.
Aging
A further period of bottle aging follows.
Appearance
Dense ruby red in colour.
Food Pairing
A classy wine that can readily pair with refined meat
dishes or typically Sicilian cuisine such as Pasta alla
Norma or Farsumagru.
