Contrada "C" Terre Siciliane IGP

REGION: Sicilia

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Contrada “C” is our lowest vineyard, located on a thin layer of lava with a limestone bed underneath. It has rounder, softer mouthfeel & displays a more floral profile

Color: pale ruby red

Nose: blue flowers, rose, chamomile, baking spice, alongside eucalyptus notes

Flavor/Finish: savory & creamy; notes of strawberry, black cherry, sage, star anise & iron; velvety tannins with a medium finish

Varietal: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Food Pairing: seafood, grilled meat

Process: malolactic fermentation followed by 18 months aging in large, neautral oak barrels

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Alcohol: 13.0%

 

Awards:

2018: 96 POINTS