Cavadiserpe 2017

Description

The Mandrarossa Cavadiserpe red wine is an excellent example of the excellent quality achieved by Sicilian viticulture, a leading player on the international scene with ever-increasing awareness. In this context, the Mandrarossa winery stands out for its successful combination of professionalism, passion for tradition, and capacity for innovation. Its vineyards extend across the hills of Menfi, in the Agrigento province: a precious terroir, capable of giving Sicily great wines. The mild climate, favorably influenced by the proximity of the sea, sees abundant and constant sunshine, corresponding to significant nighttime temperature variations. The warm southern winds contribute significantly to the healthiness of the grapes. More specifically, the calcareous soil of the Cavadiserpe district is ideal for the cultivation of the Alicante Bouschet, a vigorous grape, rich in anthocyanins, widespread in Spain and France. The success of Mandrarossa Cavadiserpe lies precisely in its blend, composed of 40% Merlot grapes and 60% Alicante Bouschet: a skillfully innovative blend that results in a sumptuous, harmonious, and intense wine. The firm, pruinose skins of the Merlot and Alicante are macerated for 8-10 days in contact with the must, promoting the release of anthocyanins and tannins. The subsequent phase of maturation in barriques reveals all the wisdom and art of the winery's master winemakers. Indeed, the choice of wood to use, and therefore its characteristics, determines the nuances and aromas the wine will develop. It is therefore not surprising that Mandrarossa Cavadiserpe was awarded the Tre Bicchieri by the Gambero Rosso Italian Wine Guide.

Details

Perfume

Aromas of plum jam, hints of herbs and spices such as thyme and licorice.

Color

Vibrant red wine just as intense as sicily’s sunsets.

Taste

Structured, intense and harmonious, a great blend of wood and wine tannins.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Producer

Producer

Mandrarossa (Settesoli)

From this winery

The Mandrarossa wines, are made in Menfi, in Sicily, and have always been a brand that symbolises the reputation of Cantine Settesoli.Xtrawine offers you a wide variety of choices of Mandrarossa wines that have received major awards from Gambero Rosso, from the best vintages of 2016 and 2017.Mandrarossa, through vigorous experimentation both in the cellar and in the vineyard, succeeds in flanking the cultivation of classic grapes of Grillo, Grecanico, Nero d'Avola and Zibibbo with international varieties such as Chardonnay, Merlot, Viognier, Cabernet sauvignon, resulting in wines that stand out for their fruity and elegant notes.All of this translates into the production of unique Timperosse and Urra di Mare, which are capable of enveloping you with the typical warmth of Sicilian wines. Read more

Sicily

Technical Sheet

Name	Mandrarossa Cavadiserpe 2017
Type	Red still
Denomination	Terre Siciliane IGT
Vintage	2017
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	60% Alicante, 40% Merlot
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Vendor	Mandrarossa (Settesoli)
Origin	Contrada Cavadiserpe - Menfi (AG)
Climate	Altitude: 150-250 m. a.s.l.
Soil composition	Calcareous, loose-packed.
Plants per hectare	4000-4500 plants/ha
Yield per hectare	9000 kg/ha
Wine making	Maceration of the grapes for 8 - 10 days at 25 °C.
Aging	6 months in barrique. Bottle ageing: 3 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites