Cabernet Sauvignon
The Cabernet Sauvignon grape vineyard was planted in 2006 in the Tenuta del Gelso Bianco, located on the gentle slopes that anticipate the plain of Catania. The soil is clayey-calcareous of medium texture.
Typical aged cheeses, grilled red meats and game
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Weight |
1 kg |
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Qualification |
Sicilia Rosso IGT |
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Grapes |
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon 100% |
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Vineyards |
Tenuta San Michele |
| Soil |
Sands of volcanic origin |
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Average yields |
30 hl/ha |
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Training |
Espalier training with planting density of 4.500 plants/ha |
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Alcoholic degree |
13,0-13,5 % Vol. |
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Fixed acidity |
5-5,50 gr/l |
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Residual sugars |
< 1 gr/l |
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Collection |
Manual collection in crates |
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Potential |
7-10 years after harvest |
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First production |
vintage 1991 |
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Annual production |
13.000 bottiglie 0.75 l |
| Color |
Intense ruby red color |
| Bouquet |
Hints of currant, yellow pepper and spices (black pepper) |
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Taste Savory |
Harmonious, slightly marked by fine oak, complex with good persistence and intensity |
| Pairsing |
Typical aged cheeses, grilled red meats and game |
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Bottle formats |
Classica – 0,75l, Magnum – 1,5l |
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Vintage |
2015, 2016 |
