TERRITORY OF ORIGIN:
Territory of Salemi and Mazara del Vallo Province of Trapani
TERRAIN:
Soil composition: Medium-textured, tending to clayey and saline soils.
Altitude: 160 m above sea level.
Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING:
Harvest period starting from the first ten days of September. Traditional vinification at controlled temperature and 4 months of ageing in tanks.
Colour: deep red with lively violet shades.
Bouquet: intense notes of roses, Marasca cherries and blackberries.
Flavour: strong hints of black cherries blend with light notes of vanilla.
Food Pairings
Meat and game roasts, cooked vegetables and semi aged cheese.