Nose
Fruity bouquet with hints of ripe red fruit such as blackcurrant, cherries and raspberries
Palate
Wine of good structure with sweet and smooth tannins
Growing Conditions
Fotià is a wine made by 100% Merlot IGT Terre Siciliane grapes from Mazara del Vallo area.
- Production area: Mazara del Vallo
- Soil type: Clayey
- Altitude: 150 mts above sea level
- Training system: Double cordon
- Plants density: 4.000 per hectare
Harvest
It is harvested by hand the second decade of September.
- Yield per hectare: 7 tons
Winemaking
Destemming, maceration for 10/12 days and fermentation at a temperature of 25° in stainless steel tanks
Aging
3 months in stainless steel tanks, 6 months in tonneaux
Appearance
Ruby red with purple reflections
Food Pairing
Dishes based on read meat and stews
