TERRITORY OF ORIGIN: Territory of Salemi and Mazara del Vallo Province of Trapani
TERRAIN: Soil composition: Clayey soils, rich in minerals.
Altitude: 100 m above sea level.
Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited rainfall, very hot and windy summers.
VINIFICATION AND AGEING: Harvest period starting from mid-August to the first ten days of September. Partial maceration at low temperature followed by temperature controlled fermentation. 4 months of ageing in stainless steel.
TASTING NOTES: Colour: deep red with violet hues. Bouquet: intense notes of black cherries and pomegranates and delightful hints of wild blackberries. Flavour: elegant and balanced, with intense notes of black cherries and mulberries and light balsamic hints.
PAIRING: Braised meat, roasts, game and semi-aged cheese.
Serve at 18°-19° C.