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| Surrounded
by turn-of-the century cottages, our vineyard lies on the North Eastern
slopes of Mount Etna. This area is called Valle Galfina and is at 2,300
feet
above sea level. This vine
growing
area goes back to antiquity, and the fine art of viticulture has been
handed
down from generation to generation. The Valle Galfina valley with its
volcanic
soil, its particular microclimate and low yields produces very high
quality
wines. The wines of Tenuta Scilio are made exclusively from the
vineyards
of the family estate, cultivated organically, cared for laboriously,
combining
Sicilian traditions of winemaking with the most modern techniques of
vinification. Uncertified Organic Wine (Producer states they do not use artificial fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides. While we cannot prove the veracity of this, we also have no reason to believe it is not true.) Tasting notes: Here is about as pure an experience in Sicilian red wine as you can get. Soft on the palate, it offers unoaked, fresh, clean, red-berry fruit aromas and flavors that speak only of the sun. RECENT VINTAGE - 2003 “A blend of half-and-half Nero d'Avola and the indigenous Nerello Mascalese, this is a very dark reddish-purple wine, breathing scents of berries and a green, sappy herbaceousness that seems to work. There's lots of berry fruit on the palate, nicely structured with tangy acidity.” Robin
Garr’s 30 Second Wine Advisor
– May 22, 2006
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Region: Sicily
Classification: Sicilia IGT
Area of Production: Lingualossa (Catania), on the northern side of Mount Etna Grapes: 50% Nerello Mascalese, 50% Nero d'Avola Climate: Hilly with noteworthy fluctuations between night and day. Soil: Volcanic soil, rich in minerals Altitude: 2300 feet above sea level Production: 3.12 tons Average Age of Vines: 40 - 50 years Trellising System: Corone Speronato Spacing of Plants: 80 X 230 cm Vinification Technique: Long maceration on the must and skins, temperature controlled fermentation. Maturation: 9 months in stainless steel; 9 months in bottles Total Acidity: 6.3g/l Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l PH: unknown Alcohol: 13% Total Cases Produced: 1,250 |