REGION: Sicilia

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Contrada “R” is from century old vines growing on a very ancient lava spill with extremely fine granules in our highest vineyard. It is our most rarified & ethereal expression of Nerello Mascalese.

Color: medium ruby red

Nose: pressed rose, violet, red berry, white pepper, whiffs of smoke & balsamic

Flavor/Finish: strawberry & raspberry jam, cinnamon & flint, framed in smooth, silky tannins & balanced, bright acidity, with a medium-length finish

Varietal: 100% Nerello Mascalese

Food Pairing: seafood, grilled meat

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

Serving Temperature: 57 - 61 °F

Alcohol: 12.5%

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