Altavilla della Corte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Description

A still red wine from Sicily, 13.5% ABV, produced by Firriato. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. 0.75 L bottle, 2022 vintage. A Cabernet Sauvignon that expresses Firriato's passion and dedication to Sicilian viticulture. Firriato's strength has been its ability to interpret the ancient Sicilian winemaking tradition with a modern twist from the very beginning. Begun in 1984 in the Trapani countryside, at Baglio Sorìa, the adventure of Salvatore Gaetano and his wife Vinzia evolved rapidly, bringing the winery to the pinnacle of quality in the island's winemaking industry within a few years. The nose is captivated by the seductive aromas of cherries, blueberries, blackberries, and rhubarb, enveloped by warm hints of dark chocolate, juniper berries, and tobacco. A bouquet that only Cabernet Sauvignon can offer. Deep, deep ruby with a purplish edge. The red grape presents itself in a soft and captivating liquid form, made irresistible by fresh, velvety tannins that embrace a balanced acidity and a sensual flavor.

Details

Perfume

Nose totally enraptured by the seductive aromas of cherries, blueberries, blackberries and rhubarb, enveloped by warm hints of dark chocolate, juniper berries and tobacco. A bouquet that only Cabernet Sauvignon is capable of delivering.

Color

Deep ruby with violet rim.

Taste

The red berry is presented in a soft, captivating liquid form, and made irresistible by fresh, velvety tannins that embrace a balanced acidity and sensual flavour.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Firriato

From this winery

• Start up year: 1985
• Oenologist: Giovanni Di Giovanna, Paolo Errante
• Bottles produced: 4.000.000
• Hectares: 490

Firriato's strength is that it has been able to interpret, from the very beginning, the ancient Sicilian winemaking tradition in a modern key. Started in 1984 in the Trapani countryside, in Baglio Sorìa, the adventure of Salvatore Gaetano and his wife Vinzia evolved rapidly, taking the company to the top of the island's production quality in just a few years. Today, with more than three decades of experience and their daughter Irene working in the company, the philosophy has not changed and five more have been added to the original estate, creating a unique winemaking heritage with around 470 hectares under vine, no less than 34 labels and a total of 4.5 million bottles produced.

The company, nevertheless, is always projected towards the future and to the enhancement of the territory, in particular, at the moment, it is very focused with its efforts on the Etna area. Read more

Sicily

Technical Sheet

Name	Firriato Altavilla della Corte Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Type	Red still
Denomination	Terre Siciliane IGT
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	13.5% by volume
Grape varieties	100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Vendor	Firriato
Origin	Agro di Trapani - Tenuta Borgo Guarini
Climate	Altitude: 250 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West.
Soil composition	Clayey limestone.
Cultivation system	Espalier with spurred cordon/Guyot pruning.
Plants per hectare	5000-6000
Yield per hectare	7800-8200
Harvest	Manual harvesting. II decade of September.
Fermentation temperature	24-26 °C
Fermentation	10 2 days.
Wine making	Traditional red wine in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation carried out.
Aging	7 months in French and American oak barrels, 3 months in bottle.
Total acidity	5.17 gr/L
PH	3.67
Allergens	Contains sulphites