Nose
Scents of ripe red fruit, graphite and violet
Palate
Good balance with soft tannins
Growing Conditions
- Production area: Mazara del Vallo (TP), Northwestern Sicily (Italy).
- Soil type: clay soil with pebbles and a good amount of limestone
- Altitude: 100/150 meters a.s.l.
- Viticulture: spurred cordon system with a medium-high plant density (5.000 plants/ha)
- Climate: insular-mediterranean with mild winters and breezy summers.
Harvest
From the end of September to the first week of October, depending each year on the ripening of grapes.
Winemaking
Traditional fermentation with 25-30 days of maceration. Very soft extraction through traditional pumping at a temperature of 26°/28°C
Aging
12 months in large oak barrels, then in bottle for 12 months
Appearance
Intense ruby red with purple hues
Food Pairing
Excellent with roasted meat and medium-aged cheese
