Firriato Sicilia - Santagostino Nero d'Avola

It seemed to everyone to be an impossible enterprise to improve on what was considered the top of the top Sicilian red wines of the new generation. But we have. It is even more intense and with a deep ruby red colour, beautiful notes of mature red fruits, and an underlying hint of spices conferred by these exceptional grapes. The palate notes the caressing elegant tannins that give it a long, warm persistent finish, making it stand out in a world context.

Classification IGT Sicilia
Grape varieties 50% Nero D'Avola - 50% Syrah
Vineyards location Territory of Trapani, Soria Estate 100-180 mt. a.s.l.
Soil composition clayey and calcareous
Training system Cordon trained, spur pruned / Guyot
Nr vines per hectare n° 5.500/6.000
Yields per hectare 7.300 kg
Harvest Hand-picking Nero D'Avola III decade of September Syrah I - II decade of September
Fermentation temperature 25°-27°C
Producion method Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled fermenters followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation in French and American barriques for 8 months
Period of fermentation 12 days
Maturation 8 months in French and American barriques
Alcohol 14,5 % by vol.
Tasting notes Deep ruby red colour, beautiful notes of mature red fruits (cherry, strawberry) and hints of spices. Warm persistent finish .
Production 450.000 bottles
Glass Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and height
Serving temperature 16 - 18° C.
Pairing Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game and flavoured medium-aged cheese