Nose
Captivating aromas of red fruit, prune, cherries, currant and blueberries.
Palate
Pleasant and balanced, harmonious, mellow, well-structured and dry.
Growing Conditions
The SIQUELIA wines are produced with grapes grown in the Alto Belice, currently one of the most renowned areas of Sicily for the production of quality wines, also where vines and wine have always been a constant presence. The terrains, mostly hilly, are of medium texture mainly clayey and located at altitudes ranging from 350 to 450 m s.l.m., with favorable exposures to the east / west.
This area has ideal microclimatic conditions with intense sunlight, mild temperatures, perfect for viticulture and also has a good temperature excursion between day and night, a key factor for the natural ripening process of the grapes and for the concentration of aromatic substances in their skins, which are able to retain a perfect balance, remarkable elegance and unique aromas that tie the wines to their territory of origin.
Winemaking
The vinification takes place without particular technical measures, in order not to alter the original qualitative potential of the grapes and its territorial expressions of origin.
Aging
The aging of red monovarietal wines takes place for 75% in thermoconditioned stainless steel tanks for 16/18 months and the remaining part for about 6/8 months in oak barrels french of 25 HL.
Appearance
Red color with purple reflections.
Food Pairing
Excellent with red meats, roast beef, stews, roasts, aged cheeses.
