Alicante Ciatu Ciàtu Menfi DOC 2018 - Cantine Barbera
€18.18
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Alicante is a variety of Spanish origin, introduced in Sicily during the dominations of the XV-XVI century and widespread in many regions of the Mediterranean, where it is also known by the name of Garnacha, Grenache and Cannonau.In Menfi its personality is influenced by the marine microclimate which enriches the typical fruity softness of the vine with a particular saline note and makes the wine very expressive and very pleasant.Ciàtu is love, it is breath and breath, it is the energy of the sun, the profound strength of the earth, the very breath of life.
Grape variety: Alicante planted in the Belicello estate, Vigna del Pozzo Soil: of alluvial origin, mainly clayey with sandy components, of medium texture and excellent fertility Vineyard: 2004 planting, espalier training, spurred cordon Vinification: maceration for about 14 days in a large non-toasted Slavonian oak vat, with cap punching down Alcoholic fermentation: spontaneous, with wild yeasts Malolactic fermentation: spontaneous, completely carried out Refinement: in the vat on its fine lees for 6 months and in the bottle for at least one year Average production: 4,000 bottles/year
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Data sheet
Grape variety | Alicante |
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Alcoholic strength | 13.5% |
Format | 750 ml |
Region | Sicilia |
Name | Menfi |
Vintage | 2018 |
Disciplinary | D.O.C. |