Aquilae Cabernet Sauvignon IGP – AV. Canicatti

Production Area
Agrigento, Caltanissetta and Palermo provinces, Sicily

Terroir
Sandy-silt soils, of medium consistency with an alkaline reaction due to the presence of limestone

Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon 100%

Vinification

Grapes are harvested at the end of August, beginning of September.   Fermentation takes place small steel and cement tanks at 26ºC with 4 daily re-passings of must over the grape dregs followed by maceration for 6 to 8 days and malolactic fermentation carried out.

Aging

Maturation for 8 months in concrete tanks then transferred to bottle and aged for 3 months

Colour:

Deep ruby red

Bouquet:

Typical deep and flawless varietal notes of blackcurrant and plum with intense and seductive hints of green bell pepper, tobacco and mint

Taste: 

Intense and rich, bold wine with well pronounced tannins and acidity.  Black fruit driven with hints of oak and chocolate on the finish

Food pairing:

Excellent with pappardelle pasta with wild boar ragout, rigatoni alla matriciana (bacon, tomato, olive oil and onion sauce), lamb stew. Also a winning combination with veal cheeks cooked in the very same wine, sweet-and-sour lamb, pork shanks with sauce. Preferably with aged, hard cheeses.

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

5 – 7 years