PINOT NERO
GRAPE: Pinot nero 100%.
ORIGINAL AREA: Western part of Sicily in the Alcamo area, Tenute Valdibella.
CLASSIFICATION: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) Terre Siciliane (Sicilian Territory).
SOIL: Medium-textured and rich soil, with a lot of nutritional elements and organic substance.
ALTITUDE: 200-250 metres above sea level.
VINEYARD: Counter-espalier with the Guyot pruning system.
CLIMATE: Mild and rainy winters, hot and windy summers.
GRAPE HARVEST: First ten days of August. Hand harvest.
TYPE OF VINIFICATION: Destemming and maceration for 18 days with periodic movement inside the tanks aging, fining and conservation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Color ruby red of medium structure. Vivid scents, harmonic and elegant that recalls berries.
FOOD PAIRING: Pairs well with red meat and game. Also well with aged cheese.
TEMPERATURE: Serve at 18° C.
ALCOHOL: 13% – 13,5% vol.