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Kevin's comments: Matured in oak for 12 months, this wine is persistent and well-balanced with a long and elegant finish. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe, red berries with a hint of balanced oak.
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.
Tripudium is Duca di Castlmonte?s top wine, only produced in a limited quantity in the very best years. The 2001 was the first vintage of this wine.
TRIPUDIUM IGT DI SICILIA 2001
Origin: In the province of Trapani
Grapes: 50% Nero d?Avola, 25% Syrah and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon
Training: Trellis
Soil: Clay ? limestone
Harvest: End of August to the end of September
Vinification: Temperature controlled maceration in stainless steel vats and the must is fermented dry with immediate start of malolactic fermentation.
Ageing: 12 months in French barriques followed by a further 12 months in bottle pror to release
Colour: Deep ruby red
Serve: Serve at room temperature with grilled red meats, pasta dishes such as ravioli and mature cheese
Taste: Persistent and well-balanced with a long and elegant finish. The bouquet is reminiscent of ripe red berries with a hint of balanced oak
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