Santagostino Rosso Firriato 2014 lt.0,75

Etichetta vino SANTAGOSTINO BAGLIO SORIA ROSSO

NERO D'AVOLA - SYRAH

It seemed to everyone to be an impossible enterprise to improve on what was considered the top of the top Sicilian red wines of the new generation. But we have. It is even more intense and with a deep ruby red colour, beautiful notes of

mature red fruits, and an underlying hint of spices conferred by these exceptional grapes. The palate notes the caressing elegant tannins that give it a long, warm persistent finish, making it stand out in a world context.

Classification IGT Sicilia

Grape varieties 50% Nero D'Avola - 50% Syrah

Vineyards locationTerritory of Trapani, Soria Estate 100-180 mt. a.s.l.

Soil composition clayey and calcareous

Training system Cordon trained, spur pruned / Guyot

Nr vines per hectare n° 5.500/6.000

Yields per hectare 7.300 kg

Harvest Hand-picking Nero D'Avola III decade of September Syrah I - II decade of September

Fermentation temperature 25°-27°C

Producion method Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled fermenters followed by malolactic fermentation

and maturation in French and American barriques for 8 months

Period of fermentation 12 days

Maturation 8 months in French and American barriques

Alcohol 14,5 % by vol.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red colour, beautiful notes of mature

red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and hints of spices.

Warm persistent finish .

Production 450.000 bottles

Glass Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and height

Serving temperature 16 - 18° C.

Pairing Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game and flavoured medium-aged cheese

Format 750 ml ; 1,.500 ml

Sicilian wines Firriato Santagostino Rosso