MICROCOSMO

Microcosmo is a blend of Perricone and Nerello Mascalese, two rare and unique typical Sicilian red grapes. Traditionally, the Sicilian growers used to plant the Perricone vines together with a small number of white grapes, in order to soften its intensity and its strong tannins. To respect this ancient habit, we decided to blend the grapes of Perricone with a small quantity of Nerello Mascalese, which has a light color and amazing elegance.
The Wine's Name: Vineyards are complex ecosystems where plants, animals, insects and a great variety of micro-organisms live together in harmony. A sensitive environment that any human intervention must respect, trying to adapt itself to the life of nature. This is our way to viticulture, and thus we are allowed to capture from a vital and rich microcosm all the energy that gives our wines their unique character. Tasting Notes The wine has a bright and intense ruby red color; to the nose, complex and elegant aromas of red ripe fruit merge into balsamic scents of sweet bay-leaf and the finest spices. It is pleasant, soft and round to the palate, with velvety tannins and a mineral fresh structure, which evolves into a long and intense aftertaste.  Food Match  Arancini di riso, Pani ’ca meusa, panelle and all street food “palermitano style”.
We also suggest: Provola sfogliata cheese from the Nebrodi area.   Vineyard Notes Soil type: In the heart of our Belicello Estate, the soil is from alluvial origin, and it is made by clay banks that allow the water flowing South from the upper part of the Belice Valley. It has a medium texture and only a few stones are present, which are ideal conditions for all the international varieties. Characteristics: Deep dark soil, medium texture, with a grey-green color. Microclimate: Dominant breezes blow from the ocean (South) during the day, and from the North during the night. This constant flow refreshens the air temperature during the summer and contributes to prevent humidity stagnation, especially at night. Altitude: 20-30 meters above sea level Exposure: North-South.     Harvest Notes Harvest of the Perricone is usually during the first week of September, while the Nerello Mascalese gets ripe a few days later.