
“S15 Syrah – Dalla Riserva del Fondatore – DON GAETANO”
Winemaker’s note: Ruby red color.
On the nose there are clear hints of red fruit, and a hint of almonds lightly toasted;
The taste is full body, very soft and low acidity.
Serving Temperature: 16° – 18° C.
Pairing: Pasta, seasoned cheeses, game and red meet dishes, roasted or grilled.
A Great meditation wine.
Name of the wine yard | SAN GIAIME |
Soil | Medium texture tending to clay |
Orientation of the rows | East – west |
Altitude | 900 Meters on sea level |
Vine | Syrah 100% |
Classification of Wine | IGP Terre Siciliane |
Alcohol | 13.5% |
Density | 4.000 vines per hectare |
Yield per plant | 60 Ton per hectare |
Fertilizer | Organic Treatment / green manuring |
Harvest | End of September |
Type/method of the grape harvest | Manual Hand Picked |
Vinification | The grapes are de-stemmed and carefully soft crashed. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature and will last 10-12 days |
Fermentation | NATURAL In Cement Vat |
Utilization of selected yeasts | NONE |
Wine Finishing prior release | 12 months in Oak Barrique and 36 months in the bottle |
Quantity Produced in Bottles | 960 |
Type of bottles | Bordolese |