Nose
Bell’Assai 2019 has intense floral notes of violet and rose on the nose, as well as fruity hints of raspberry and strawberry.
Palate
It is fresh and fragrant and with a soft tannin that enhances its pleasantness.
Growing Conditions
- PRODUCTION ZONE: south-east Sicily, in the territory of Acate.
- TERRAINS & CLIMATE: altitude 120-150 meters a.s.l.; gently sloping terrains; soils tending towards sandy interspersed with a substratum of calcareous tuff and medium-textured soils. The climate is typically Mediterranean, warm temperate, mitigated by a sea breeze during the summer, as well as by a wide variation between day and night temperatures.
- VINEYARD: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) training with spurred cordon pruning, leaving 6 to 10 buds per plant. Planting density 4,000-4,500 plants per hectare (1,619 - 1,822 an acre); yields of 7.0 – 8.0 tons/hectare (2.8 - 3.2 t/acre)
- VINTAGE: In this territory, the climatic trend of the vintage was quite regular with slightly above average rainfall and mainly concentrated in spring and some days of summer. The careful agronomic management favoured a harmonious vegetative-productive cycle giving life to grapes that have reached the right level of sugary, aromatic and phenolic ripeness.
The quantity produced was lower than in the last two years; the particularly cold spring had an influence on this result.
Harvest
Harvest time was chosen with extreme care, the vineyards were harvested between 20/9 and 3/10.
Winemaking
Fermentation in stainless steel with maceration on the skins for about 8-9 days at a temperature of 24- 25°C (75,2- 77°F).
Aging
After malolactic fermentation, aging in tank for 4 months and then in bottle for at least 3 months.
Appearance
Brilliant ruby red with violet reflections.
Food Pairing
Perfect to sip from a glass, it accompanies grilled vegetables, salumi and tasty fish dishes such as soups. Also excellent with tuna sushi. Serve in medium-size glasses, it can be uncorked at time of serving, excellent at 15-16°C (59-61°F).
