Salina Rosso 2017

Description

Obtained from Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese grapes cultivated on the island of Salina it is an intense ruby wine, with a fruity aftertaste, it has hints of morello and wild cherry. The bouquet brings the fragrance of the wild flowers in the Mediterranean scrub. Perfectly balanced, it can support a few years of aging. Excellent meat and cheese dishes with a distinctive taste.

Wine varietal: Nerello Cappuccio 50% – Nerello Mascalese 50%

Production area: Capo Faro – Salina, Eolie Islands

The grapes, harvested between on second decade of September. Aging process in the large barrels for six months and in stainless steel vats for 6 months more at controlled temperature; 3 months in bottle prior to release.

Alcohol content: 14% vol.

To be tasted at 16/18°C

[from Cantine Colosi website]