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CLASSIFICATION Indicazione Geografica Tipica Sicila
- AREA OF PRODUCTION
Cabernet Sauvignon in Monte Ronzini on east facing slopes of Mt. Etna in Trecastagni, Nero D'Avola in Pachino
- ALTITUDE
620 mt asl
- CLIMATE
Hill side, with notable
differences of temperature between night and day.
- SOIL
Sandy, volcanic, rich in minerals
and low in acidity
- VINES
Bush trained Cabernet Sauvignon and
Nero D'Avola
- PLANTING DENSITY
Approximately 8,000
vines/hectare
- YIELD PER HECTARE
75 q.li
- AGE OF VINES
10 years
- VINIFICATION
The Cabernet Sauvignon is harvested at the beginning of October and The grapes are left for a long maceration in their skins.Aging After the malolactic process the wine is transferred into small 225 litre Barrels where it remains for at least one year.
- BOTTLING PERIOD
In bottles for six months
- CHARACTERISTICS
- COLOUR
Intense ruby red
- NOSE
Typical, herbaceous, ethereal with hints of vanilla from small French oak.
- PALATE
Full, harmonious, well structured and persistent.
- ALCOHOL CONTENT
13.5%
- IDEAL SERVING TEMPERATURE
18-20°C
- FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
Pasta with sausage meat ragł red meat and game.
- METHOD OF CONSERVATION
Bottles laid down in a cool environment with a constant temperature not exceeding 18°C.
- PEAK DRINKING TIME
Benefits from remaining in the bottle.
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