Gales Pinot Noir

AREA OF ORIGIN: Western Sicily in the area of Alcamo, Valdibella Estate.

CLASSIFICATION: IGP Terre Siciliane (Protected Geographical Indication – Sicilian Territory).

SOIL: Medium-textured and fertile soil, with lots of nutrients and organic matter.

ALTITUDE: 250-300 metres above sea level.

VINEYARD: Counter-espalier training with Guyot pruning system.

CLIMATE: Mild and rainy winter, hot and windy summer.

GRAPE HARVEST: Early September. Manual harvesting.

VINIFICATION: Destemming and maceration for 18 days with periodic movement inside the tanks. Aging, fining and conservation at controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks.

ORGANOLEPTIC PROPERTIES: Ruby red colour of medium structure. Vivid, harmonic and elegant scents that remind of mixed berries.

FOOD PAIRING: Pairs well with red meat, bushmeat and hard cheese.

TEMPERATURE: Serve at 18° C.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:13% – 13,5% vol.