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Sicilia DOC
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Sicilia DOC
Zona di produzione A wine that expresses the two souls of Sicily: a land of great native grapes like Nero d'Avola, but also a land where international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon are successfully grown.
Uve Nero d'Avola, Cabernet Sauvignon
Characteristics Color: concentrated red with purple reflections.
Bouquet: intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry, and cranberry with hints of liquorice, plum and vanilla.
Flavor: refined wine of great depth; restrained use of oak adds a layer of complexity to this structured wine.
Grado alcolico 13,5%
Temperatura di servizio 61-64°F

Vinification

Grapes: 80% Nero d’Avola, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Nero d’Avola: Harvested in the second week of September, fermented using selected yeasts at 75-77°F for several days, malolactic fermentation using selected bacteria, maturation for several months in 2-year-old French barriques that with light toasting. Cabernet Sauvignon: Harvested in the first week of October, fermentation and maceration using selected yeasts at 78-82°C for several days, malolactic fermentation with selected bacteria, maturation for several months in 3-year-old French barriques with medium toasting. Blend: After maturation in oak, the wines are blended and aged for some more months in barriques to facilitate the fusion of aromas. This is followed by bottling and a long refinement.

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