ROSSO ISABELLA
ROSSO ISABELLA
It is a single variety red wine
obtained from Merlot grapes
vinified in purity.
Wine with great personality
and at the same time
with great elegance,
like the woman to whom
it is dedicated.
TECHNICAL SHEET:
Denomination: IGT Terre Siciliane
Grapes: Merlot 100%
Certification: Organic – IT BIO 006 D67W
Annual production: 3.000 bottles
Production area: South-eastern Sicily, Rosolini (SR) – Contrada Ritillini
Soils and climate: calcareous soils, at an altitude between 180 and 250 m above sea level, Mediterranean climate with significant day-night temperature ranges
Training system: VSP (Vertical Shoot Positioning) with spurred cordon pruning
Planting density: 5.000 vines per hectare, with yealds of 60 q/ha
Harvesting: manual harvest in the last fifteen days of August
Vinification: fermentation in stainless steel, with long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature
Ageing: maturation in barriques for 12-15 months and in bottle for 6 months
Alcohol content: 13,5% vol
Total acidity: 6 g/l
Ph: 3,42
First vintage: 2011
Bottle size: 0,75 l
TASTING NOTES:
Appereance: intense ruby red colour
Nose: elegant and decisive bouquet, characterized by aromas of small berries and delicate balsamic and spicy hints
Palate: is intense, with soft tannins, a good body and great persistence
Food pairing: It is a perfect wine with cold cuts and aged cheeses but also with grilled meat and game second courses