| Typology | red |
|---|---|
| Classification | DOC Sicily |
| Grapes | Syrah 100% |
| Production area | Mazara del Vallo (TP), northwestern Sicily (Italy) |
| Soil type | clay soil with a good amount of Limestone and balanced content of organic elements and nitrogen |
| Altitude | 100/150 meters a.s.l. |
| Viticulture | spurred cordon system with a medium-high plant density (5000 plants/ha) |
| Climate | insular-mediterranean with mild winters and breezy summers |
| Harvest period | from the end of August to the 1st week of September, depending each year on the ripening of the grapes |
| Vinification | soft pressing and destemming from 10 up to 15 days, depending on the vintage. The extraction takes place through traditional pumpings. Fermentation temperature 26°C |
| Ageing | after malolactic fermentation 3/4 months in stainless steel tanks, then in bottle for other 3/4 months |
| Tasting notes | Visual: intense ruby red with purple hues |
| Pairing | fresh pasta with meat sauce |
| Serving Temperature | 17°/18° C |
Red wines, Vini rossi
Ruggiero
| 91 points | James Suckling [2016] |
Fresh and sapid with scents of spices, licorice, pepper and Mediterranean scrub.
