Perricone 'Microcosmo' Cantine Barbera

Menfi DOC • Sicily • Cantine Barbera
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Menfi DOC
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Destemming, soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts for 2 weeks in steel tanks and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in old barriques. Without filtrations
Aging
12 months in old French tonneaux and at least 6 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Perricone 90%, Nerello Mascalese 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Perricone 'Microcosmo' Cantine Barbera Italian wine - Menfi DOC from Sicily

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Menfi DOC reflects generations of local expertise. With 12.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Perricone 90%, Nerello Mascalese 10% , 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 in a clayey soil near to the sea. Organic farming. Vinification: destemming, soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts for 2 weeks in steel tanks and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in old barriques. Without filtrations. The wine is aged 12 months in old French tonneaux and at least 6 months in bottle. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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