Gulfi Rossojbleo Sicilia Doc 2010

ROSSOJBLEO is a simple red wine, best consumed young; another way of expressing the Nero d'Avola Production area: Chiaramonte Gulfi (Ragusa).
THE VINEYARD :
VIGNA RAGOLETI is in the commune of Licodia Eubea (Catania), in South-East Sicily. It is about 10 hectars stretching on a plateau of the the Ibleian Mountains, at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level. The climate is fresh temperate, taking advantage from the presence of nearby woods. The soil is rich in clay, with emerging limestone banks that discontinue the regularity of the hillside. The vineyard is hightrained, density is 8.900 vines per hectar, and yelds are lower than 85 q/ha. Part of these grapes are destined to produce early drinking young wines, like Rossojbleo.
CHARACTERISTICS:
QUALIFICATION: Sicilia IGT
GRAPE VARIETY: “Calavirisi” (Nero d'Avola) 100 %
VINIFICATION: the grapes harvested in the second half of September are vinified into red with brief maceration at a controlled temperature.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS:
Color: ruby red with violet reflections
Odor: characteristic of red fruit
Flavor: harmonious, fragrant, refreshing
ALCOHOLIC CONTENT: 13 - 13,5 %
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 14 -16° C
STORAGE METHOD: horizontal in a cool place at a constant temperature not exceeding 18°C
Accompaniments: This light, fragrant, unimposing red goes confidently wit the most simple pasta and risotto dishes (optimal with a pizza topped only with tomato sauce and fresh basil, for example), as well as antipasti, deli meats and fish prepared with lightly aromatic herbs. Intriguing, too, with "autumn" accompaniments such as fire-roasted chestnuts.