MENAMÀRA IGP TERRE SICILIANE SPECIAL SELECTION .

Wine type red – IGP Terre Siciliane Grapes a blend of Sicilian native varieties Area of production Canicattì and adjacent municipalities Soil type alkaline, medium textured sandy-loam soils Altitude of vineyards from 200 m to 400 m a.s.l. Average age of vines 15 years Training system renewable spurred cordon espalier Plants/hectare 4000 - 5000 Harvest late September. Cane incision practiced ahead of picking, the perfectly ripe grapes are then left on the plant for a few days in order to stimulate grape dehydration and full phenolic concentration Fermentation on the skinsin steel tanks at controlled temperatures Malolactic fermentation totally carried out Ageing in cement vat for over 6 months Bottle ageing no less than 2 months Serving temperature 16–18°C Suggested glass type medium sized with a generous bowl Tasting notes Colour a deep ruby red; Bouquet intense notes of plum and ripe red fruit with hints of spice and candied peel; Taste fruity notes of blackberry, ripe morello cherry with a spicy and velvety finish; Character a charming and elegant take on traditional Sicilian natives; Food pairing perfect as an aperitif enjoyed with cold cuts and soft cheeses.