The vineyards for this wine are located in the area around Menfi on the south-western coast of Sicily. Vines grow on south–west facing hills at 100-250 metres above sea level on sandy soil. Vines are Guyot trained and planted at a density of 4,000-4,500 plants per hectare.
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BodyFull
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CountryItaly
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RegionSicily
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Colour/StyleRed
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Grape Variety100% Petit Verdot
Description
The wine has an intense ruby-red colour with purple hues. On the nose, it has intense and elegant aromas of red mulberries and plums with aromatic notes of rosemary and sage. On the palate it is young and lively, with soft tannins. First produced in 1999, the Mandrarossa wines come from a selection of the best sites from Cantine Settesoli’s 6,000 hectares of vineyard, situated in southwestern Sicily and planted with 32 different grape varieties. This range was conceived after the diverse soils of the vineyards were mapped, enabling the winemakers to focus on what were then ranked their best sites. Under the leadership of co-operative president Giuseppe Bursi, consultant winemaker Alberto Antonini has sought to improve viticulture, which in turn has resulted in better wines. Working with soil specialist Pedro Parra and head winemaker Mimmo De Gregorio, Alberto has selected 500 hectares of vineyard for the production of the Mandrarossa wines. These vineyards are situated close to the sea, where intense sunlight, moderating sea breezes, mild temperatures, multiple elevations and a myriad of different soil types combine to give the sort of grapes that Mimmo and Alberto are looking for.Details
ABV | 13.50% |
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Categories | Wine, Italy, Red Wine, Wines Under €30 |
Recommended Glass Pairing
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