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.