Merlot Cusumano

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cusumano
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cusumano
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature
Aging
5 months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Sicily, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 14% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards breeding on hilly, clayey and compact soil at an altitude of 250 m in Tenuta Presti e Pagni in the Monreale hills. Vinification: destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged 5 months in steel tanks. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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