The nose is immediately powerful, warm and fruity. A successful synthesis of two vine varieties with a dominance of plum, mulberry and sour black cherry. It suggests an idea of crispy fruit, fully confirmed in the mouth, and though easy to drink, it has a complexity enhanced by refinement., red berries, hints of chocolate and vanilla; the palate is warm, tannic, velvety, very persistent.
Additional information
| Production area | Eloro DOC area near Pachino and the Gulf Porto Ulisse 30 meters above sea level |
| microclimate | Moderately cold winters and hot summers and windy; temperature variations between day and night of 8/10 ° |
| Ground | Type of light, very calcareous, with tuff and marl |
| Vines | Nero D’Avola – Merlot |
| Breeding | Sapling |
| Pruning | Short |
| Planting density | Nero D’Avola plants 6.400 ha., Merlot plants 4.545 ha. |
| Average production | Nero D’Avola q.li 46 (kg.0.700 per plant) Merlot q.li 39 (kg. 0,850 per plant) |
| Exposure of the vineyards | South |
| Winemaking | Separate vine; fermentation and maceration, 12 to 15 days at temperatures of 26-30 ° |
| Refinement | Stainless steel, 6 months in barrels of French oak, part new and part used, after bottled. |
| Alcoholic strength | 14 % |
| Food pairings | Braised, cheese Ragusano DOP, Lamb stuffed baked, Ricotta ravioli with pork sauce |
| Service temperature | Serve at 18 ° |
