NAME: I.G.P. TERRE SICILIANE
COLOUR: Intense ruby red, with purple hints
NOSE: IBursting olfactory panorama of red fruit, blackcurrant, blueberry with a noble finish of roasted coffee, cocoa and eucalyptus
TASTE: Rich body and supported by a velvety of great balance, articulated tannins
PAIRING: PRoast beef
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
AGRONOMIC DATA
GRAPE VARIETY USED: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
VINEYARD LOCATION: District Salinella (Santa Ninfa, TP)
ALTITUDE: 250 meters a.s.l.
SOIL TYPE: Clay-limestone
FARMING SYSTEM: Counter espalier
VINES/HA: 4.000
GRAPE YIELD Q.LI/HA: 70
HARVEST PERIOD: First ten days of September
OENOLOGICAL DATA
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 14% Vol.
CONTENT OF SULPHITES: 77 mg/l
VINIFICATION: Following destemming-crushing, a long maceration at controlled temperature in stainless steel. Maturation for 12 months in stainless steel, followed by 12 months of ageing in French oak barriques
BOTTLE AGEING: 12 months
LONGEVITY OF THE WINE: 20 years
ON THE MARKET
DISTRIBUTION CHANNEL: Ho.re.ca.
ANNUAL PRODUCTION: 1.000 bottles
FORMATS: 75 cl
PACKAGING: Cartons of 6 bottles each (horizontal)