Contrada Santo Spirito Red Etna DOC 2015 - Tenuta di Aglaea

Why I suggest Contrada Santo Spirito Rosso Etna DOC 2015

Santo Spirito is the name given to the wine indicating the Borgo Santo Spirito, a town of Castiglione di Sicilia and Randazzo (CT). Volcanic territory at high altitude 800 mt s.l.m. where it was possible to create and produce an extraordinary wine. Wine so called volcanic, due to the pedoclimatic conditions in which the vine, whose red grapes are Nerello Mascalese, has adapted. Tree-bred vines outlining the qualitative range of great southern wines, supported by strong temperature variations that amplify the complexity of this Santo Spirito wine.

Characteristics of the wine:

Wine of excellent consistency and personality, in the glass the ruby ​​red color takes on ruby ​​reflections. Smell of ripe fruit like cherries and morello cherry. Round, harmonious, full taste; the flavor is not astringent at all, as the mature tannin has harmonized well with the whole chemical-physical structure of the components, and is easily swallowed. Good alcohol content 13% vol., And good persistence.

Recommended pairings:

Contrada Santo Spirito Rosso Etna DOC 2015 Tenuta di Aglaea grilled red meats: grilled seared tuna steak, Florentine style, Pasta with pulses, with seasonal vegetables; handmade pasta seasoned with tomato sauce Pachino, aged cheeses, nuts of all kinds.

Uncork Contrada Santo Spirito Rosso Etna DOC 2015 Tenuta di Aglaea and serve at a temperature between 16 - 18 ° C, in the Ballon glass.

Cellar:

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