Duca di Salaparuta Corvo Rosso IGT

Production area The hills of central and eastern Sicily, in the provinces of Agrigento and Caltanissetta, on soils and in microclimates with tradition and renown in terms of quality of cultivated red grapes. Variety of Nero d’Avola and Nerello Mascalese grapes. Red type_ Classification PGI Sicilia Mixed soil with traces of limestone. Altitude From 50 to 350m above sea level. Podgoria Denistatea vine per hectare: 4000 units. Climate Insular, Mediterranean, dry . Harvesting The grapes are harvested at full ripening, from the 2nd week of September to the first week of October. Traditional fermentation, with a maceration (including grape skins) of 6-8 days. Decantation, pressing, malolactic fermentation. Aging At least 10 months in large oak barrels, and then in glasslined vats. 2 months in glass, at controlled temperature. Alcohol content 12.5% ​​- 13.0% vol. Serving temperature17 ° -18 ° C. Cooking recommendations Excellent with grilled or baked meat dishes and with semi-ripened cheeses. Storage In a cool place (13 ° -15 ° C), with low humidity.