Calio IGP – AV. Canicatti

Production Area
Agrigento, Sicily

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

Grapes
Nerello Cappuccio 50%, Nero d’Avola 50%

Vinification

Grapes are harvested during the last week of September and first of October, followed by cold maceration (4ºC) for 48 hours.  Fermentation takes place in small steel and cement tanks at 18ºC with 4 daily pumping over and malolactic fermentation carried out.

Aging

Maturation for 4 months in cement casks then transferred to bottle and aged for 3 months

Colour:

Ruby red with purple hues

Bouquet:

A real burst of fresh and fragrant sensations, strawberry and cherry alternating with notes of sage, thyme, rosemary, violets, nutmeg and ink, all aromas very sharp and well-defined

Taste:

It stands out for its good structure combined with a lot of fruit and liveliness.  Lengthy, refined and with smooth tannins on the palate

Food pairing:

Excellent accompaniment with fish, red meats and medium, aged cheeses

Alcohol:  14% Vol.

Serving Temperature:

18 °C.

Aging Potential:

5 – 7 years