Nerello Mascalese I.G.P. Sicilia 2016
Nerello Mascalese I.G.P. Sicilia 2016
Tasting Notes
Tasting Notes
Bouquet
Intense sensations of wild red fruits, fairly ripe cherry, with cacao and licorice.
Flavor
On the palate it has elegance of morello cherry with silky tannins and round flavour
Food Pairing
Barbecued meat, pasta with red meat sauce
Tannins | 50%
Fruity | 60%
Floral | 20%
Spices | 40%
Minerals | 50%
Sommelier's Notes
Sommelier's Notes
Wine Profile
Varietal
Nerello Mascalese
Aging Style
Barrique
Color
Ruby red with elegant garnet reflections
Body
Full-bodied
Sweetness
Dry
Serving Facts
Serving Facts
Cellaring
15 Years
Calories
68 cals (per glass, 3 oz)
Residual Sugars
2 (gr/L)
Alcohol
Content
14.0% ABV
Decante
60 mins
Serving
Temperature
18-20 °C
Distinctions
Distinctions
Production Notes
Production Notes
- The grape harvest is done carefully in the vineyards with perfect ripeness
- The pressing-destemming is caried out and thus start the fermentation
- The skins are left in contact for a long period to achieve deeper extraction.
- Aging in small french oak for about 3 months.
Gaia Romano
Situated in Palermo’s picturesque countryside, ROMANO Winery epitomizes the Romano family’s enduring passion for winemaking. Since 1890, when Francesca and Lorenzo Romano inherited a vineyard as a dowry from their father Angelo, their legacy has flourished. Today, their state-of-the-art Contrada Ramotta facility and vineyards across D.O.C. Alcamo and Monreale regions blend tradition with innovation, crafting wines that honor their heritage and showcase the region’s exquisite terroir.