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When my parents thought Virzì like an ideal land to grow grapes, maybe they could think that a bottle of wine could realize their idea.
Today, the Nero d'Avola and Syrah realize their dream.

 

Francesco Spadafora

guides and reviews
Guida Gambero Rosso 2003
Almanacco del Berebene 2003
Gambero Rosso
 
 
REDS: Sole dei Padri -- Monreale Sirah -- Don Pietro -- Schietto Cabernet Sauvignon -- Schietto Syrah
WHITES: Incanto -- Don Pietro - - Alhambra - - Schietto Chardonnay -- OIL Don Pietro
Monreale Sirah print this page
RED WINE MONREALE SIRAH
Sicilia-Indicazione Geografica Tipica
GRAPES Syrah, Nero d'Avola
PHYSICAL AND ORGANOLEPTIC QUALITIES Ruby red colour. Round and penetrating bouquet with a scent of berries. Aromatic persistence. Well balanced tannins.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16°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 3000 plants / ha
Age of the vines 1993
Harvest time Mid - September
Yield 60 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, 4 months in steel tank and min. 2 months in bottle.
Quantity 75 cl.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS white meat, roasts, game and mild 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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