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Kevin's comments: A careful selection of Nero d'Avola grapes, aged for 6 months in French barriques, followed by 6 months in bottle. It has a refined and velvety taste, ideal with rich red meat dishes and cheese.
Chateau Tasting Notes
DUCA DI CASTELMONTE WINES FROM CARLO PELLEGRINO, MARSALA, SICILY
Pellegrino have been known as one of the leading Marsala houses for over a hundred years. Back in the 1970's they were the first winery in the zone to market a range of table wines from local grapes. Today they are one of the most innovative producers in the south of Italy. Their winemaking expertise is reflected in a range of exceptional quality wines which has the great advantage of being extremely well priced. The harvest is carried out by hand in mid September and the average yield is purposefully kept moderate to ensure that the quality of their wines is kept to the fore. Pellegrino now market their wines under their DUCA DI CASTELMONTE marque in order to reflect the individual care that is given to their production. Centare Rosso was recently voted the top red from southern Italy by a well known consumer magazine
Grapes: From a careful selection of Nero d'Avola grapes blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Age of Vines: 12/13 years old
Soil: Clay-limestone
Harvest: Middle of September by hand
Vinification: Long maceration. Temperature controlled fermentation with selected yeasts.
Ageing: 6 months in Allier and Limousin barriques followed by a further 6 months in bottle
Colour: Ruby red.
Alcohol: 12.5%
Serve: At room temperature with rich red meat dishes and cheese. Open half hour before serving.
Tasting: Richly flavoured with ripe fruit notes, balanced and generous with a refined and velvety taste and a hint of oak on the finish.
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