MONTELIMO ROSSO

Nero d’Avola - Merlot TERRE SICILIANE I.G.T.

Producer: Fazio Winery and vineyard in Erice
Area of production: West Sicily, hilly area situated in the north of the province of Trapani
Grapes: Nero D’Avola 70% - Merlot 30%
Altitude: 250/300 mt. above sea level.
Density: 4.000/4.500 plants per ha.
Production technique: harvesting in boxes of only healthy grapes. Destalked, vinification in red with soft pressure of the skins at controlled temperature. Cold bottling.
Colour: ruby red colour with violet reflection.
Perfume: intense like red berry fruits with floral nuance.
Taste: full, velvet persistent with notes of strawberry and cherries.
Bottle: 75 cl - 13,5% Vol. Best served at: 14° C.
Accompaniment: first and second meat courses. Ideal with risotto speck and  mushrooms and grilled lamb.