2021 Passofonduto, Vino Rosso 'Le Robbe', Sicily, Italy
$42.99
The grapes here come from two contrade. The first is the Contrada San Vicenzo, where 15 year old vines of Nero d'Avola trained in guyot grow in opaque limestone and dark clay. The second is the Contrada Torre di Salto d’Angio, where the vines are 230 years old and planted in alberello and pergola, including indigenous white grapes Giuseppe does not know the name of.
Winemaking:
Roughly 15% of the blend are aromatic white grapes Giuseppe does not know the name of. The grapes are destemmed and macerate for one to three days then ferment and age in barrel. Roughly 15% of the blend are aromatic white grapes Giuseppe does not know the name of.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Sicily
- Style Red Wine
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Ansonica, Nero d'Avola
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Pizza Night, Red Sauce
- Characteristics Co-Ferment, Juicy, Aromatic, Black or Blue Fruit, Chillable Red