'Benuara' Cusumano

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cusumano
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cusumano
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Destemming, cold maceration for 2 days at 7°C, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
6 months in steel tanks and, for the 20%, in big oak barrels
Grape varieties
Nero d’Avola 70%, Syrah 30%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

This distinctive wine from Sicily embodies traditional Italian winemaking heritage. At 14% alcohol, it delivers real concentration and power on the palate. Crafted from Nero d’Avola 70%, Syrah 30%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It displays rich color intensity with complex aromas and a persistent finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards over 10 years old vines in a calyey soils at 250 m above sea level, from the Tenuta Presti e Pagni from Monreale hills. Vinification: destemming, cold maceration for 2 days at 7°C, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is aged 6 months in steel tanks and, for the 20%, in big oak barrels. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
Grilled red meats and game
Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
Wild mushroom risotto
Mature pecorino cheese
Braised lamb with herbs

About Sicily Wine Region

Sicilian producers blend indigenous grapes with international varieties, reflecting the island's rich cultural mix.

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