Nerello Cappuccio Calabretta

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Calabretta
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Calabretta
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
12%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 5 days in steel tanks
Aging
Some months in aged barrique, large wood barrels and steel tanks
Grape varieties
Nerello Cappuccio 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 12% alcohol, it stays light on its feet without sacrificing character. Crafted from Nerello Cappuccio 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards young sapling vines on sandy and volcanic soils. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts and maceration on the skins for 5 days in steel tanks. The wine is aged some months in aged barrique, large wood barrels and steel tanks. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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