Sicilian DOC Red Wine from Cantina Montalto, Ammasso wine with a good structure and fine persistence
The term Ammasso indicates an ancestral mashing technique that is still practiced today on the best batches of grapes in Sicily.
The most beautiful grapes are harvested by hand and arranged in single layers in small boxes of maximum 5 gk 1 one. The grapes are placed for 4 weeks in ventilated fruit rooms at a constant temperature. The natural enzymatic processes of the grapes thus allow the development of aromatic and gustatory peculiarities. The grapes must be treated with gloves so as not to compromise their delicate balance. The wine ages for 8-10 months in small medium toasted wooden barrels. About four months after bottling it begins to express its characteristics to the fullest.
The wine obtained from partial drying of the grapes is opulent, powerful, but finely balanced. The candied notes envelop the toasted ones giving the palate fullness and sensuality.
It goes well with savory meat-based dishes, baked pasta and aged cheeses. Serve between 14-16 ° C. Serve 1 hour after opening
Awards:
2020 Silver Mundus Vini
2019 Gold Mundus Vini
2019 Best of show Siciliy Mundus Vini
2019 Bronze Decanter world wide awards
2018 Bronze International wine Competition
2017 Bronze Decanter world wide awards
2016 Silver Mundus Vini
DATA SHEET
TYPE: Red
CLASSIFICATION: Sicilia Dop
VARIETY Nero d'Avola - Nerello Mascalese - Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon
ALC. VOL. 14%
AREA OF ORIGIN Valle del Belice. Soil predominantly consisting of limestone, clay, and iron. Mediterranean climate .
SOIL Argilloso Limoso
WINEMAKING Grapes are stored for 4 weeks in a controlled temperature fruit chamber room. The natural enzymatic processes develop the peculiar aromas and taste profile. Grapes are gently handled to preserve their delicate balance. The wine rests for 8-10 months in medium toasted oak casks. After 4 months in the bottle, the wine starts showing its best expression.
TASTING NOTES A fruit driven red with fruity notes of prune and blackberries. The palate is gently balanced and full-bodied due to the delicate, sweet tannins.
FOOD PAIRINGS Red meat, baked pasta, aged cheeses, extra dark chocolate. Serve up to 1 hour after opening. Serve at 14-16°C
Attention: At the moment the shipments of wine and spirits are made ONLY in Italy.
