Cabernet Sauvignon Sicilia IGT
Brilliant berry red in color, the bouquet is fragrant and intense, showing abundant red fruit and berry aromas with lively notes of black tea confirmed on the full, elegant and appealing palate.
Wine exported to
Australia, Switzerland, Slovakia, Bermuda, Austria, United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Singapore, New Zealand, Serbia, Puerto Rico, Turks and Caicos
Grape Varieties:
100% Cabernet
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
12 days
Type of yeast:
Selected
Fermentation temperature:
74 °F (23 °C)
Maceration technique:
Traditional
Length of maceration:
72 hours
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Aging containers:
Stainless steel and partial oak
Aging before bottling:
8 months
Aging in bottle:
Several months
Closure:
Cork
Organic:
No
Vineyard location:
From vineyards located in Baronia
Soil composition:
Clay
Vine training:
Guyot
Altitude:
300 meters (984 feet) above sea level
Vine density:
3,000 vines per hectare
Yield:
5.5 lbs per vine
Exposure:
Northern
Time of harvest:
Late August to early September
Total yearly production (in bottles):
5,000
Tasting notes:
Brilliant crimson in color, the bouquet is fragrant and intense, showing abundant red fruit and berry aromas with lively notes of black tea confirmed on the full, elegant and appealing palate.
Serving temperature:
Best at 14-16 °C (57.2-60.8 °F).
Food pairings:
Pairs well with red meat, roasts, grilled meat and aged cheese.
Aging potential:
Up to 2 years
Alcohol:
14%
Winemaker:
Giorgio Flessati / Mattia Filippi
