Azienda Agricola Spadafora

It is my father, don Pietro, noble of birth and spirit, that I dedicate this wine, created from Nero d'Avola, Cabernet and Merlot. My wish is that whomever drinks this wine will experience the same feeling I have in making it. Francesco Spadafora
prizes
	Medaglia d'Argento 26mo Challenge International du Vin di Blaye - Burg (France)
	Medaglia d'Argento Concours Mondial di Bruxelles (Belgio)
guides and reviews
	Guida Gambero Rosso 2003
	Duemilavini 2003 AIS

REDS: Sole dei Padri -- Monreale Sirah -- Don Pietro -- Schietto Cabernet Sauvignon -- Schietto Syrah
WHITES: Incanto -- Don Pietro - - Alhambra - - Schietto Chardonnay -- OIL Don Pietro

Don Pietro rosso

RED WINE	DON PIETRO Sicilia-Indicazione Geografica Tipica
GRAPES	Cab. Sauvignon, Merlot, Nero d'Avola
PHYSICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES	Strong ruby red colour. Rich, deep and fruity bouquet (cherry, raspberry). Full, persistent and harmonious flavour. Marked presence of tannins.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18°C.
TECHNICAL DATA	Source	Vineyards located at F° 142 in the Monreale - Palermo region (Loc. Virzì.)
	Exposure	North - West
	Altitude	250 metres above sea level
	Soil type	Sandy - clay
	Growing method	Hedge curtain
	Vineyard density	2500 plants / ha
	Age of the vines	1990
	Harvest time	Mid - September
	Yield	50 hl / ha
	Wine - making process	Maceration for 10 days, fermentation temperature 25°-28°C., stirring every 3 hours for the first 3 days, then twice a day.
	Ageing	After malolactic fermentation, 10 months in steel tank, part in barriques, and min. 6 months in bottle.
	Quantity	75 cl.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS	roast or grilled meat, game, cheeses.

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REDS: Sole dei Padri -- Monreale Sirah -- Don Pietro -- Schietto Cabernet Sauvignon -- Schietto Syrah
WHITES: Incanto -- Don Pietro - - Alhambra - - Schietto Chardonnay -- OIL Don Pietro

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