Nose
Ripe hints of red fruits, blackberries, raspberries and cherries, hints of spices including vanilla, licorice and cocoa.
Palate
Soft, full, velvety tannins, persistent and aromatic.
Growing Conditions
Espaliers and cord, approx. 5.000 plants/hectares.
Harvest
The first half of September.
Aging
Barrels and tonneaux for 12 months, bottle-aged for at least 9 months.
Appearance
Intense cherry red.
Food Pairing
Aged DOP Ragusano cheese, complicated and spiced dishes like chicken curry, game pâté, lamb and rabbit.