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Kevin's comments: This well flavoured wine is full of unrestrained ripe fruit plummy flavours whilst retaining lightness and balance.
Chateau Tasting Notes
DUCA DI CASTELMONTE WINES FROM CARLO PELLEGRINO, MARSALA, SICILY
Some 50% of Pellegrino?s sales are for still wines and the company is considered to be one of the most innovative in the south of Italy. In order to give a greater emphasis and definition to the area of activity the wines are sold under the DUCA DI CASTELMONTE label.
In the 1970?s the company was the first to market a range of wines produced from native grape varietals and has continued to seek the individualism and character of the true wines of Sicily. This strategy is now paying dividends, as people tire of the classic varietals, they are coming to respect traditional wines from Sicily. What customers are also finding, to their benefit, is that Sicilian wines offer fantastic value for money.
Origin: Marsala, North West Siciliy
Grapes: 85% Nero d?Avola & 15% Syrah
Age of Vines: 10-15 years old for Nero d?Avola and 6-8 years old for Syrah
Viticulture: Vines are trained on trellis. Pruning in the Guyot style. One irrigation in July if needed.
Soil: Clay ? limestone Harvest: Mid September by hand and machine
Vinification: A controlled maceration with selected yeasts for 48 to 60 hours. Fermentation in
temperature controlled stainless steel tanks..
Colour: Ruby red.
Serve: Serve at room temperature to accompany roast and grilled meats, meat pasta dishes and mild cheese.
Taste: A well flavoured wine full of unrestrained ripe fruit plummy flavours whilst retaining lightness and balance.
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