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