Merlot Cusumano

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cusumano
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cusumano
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature
Aging
5 months in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Sicily, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. Its 14% alcohol content underpins a rich, muscular structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards breeding on hilly, clayey and compact soil at an altitude of 250 m in Tenuta Presti e Pagni in the Monreale hills. Vinification: destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The wine is aged 5 months in steel tanks. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

Volcanic soils around Mount Etna impart a distinctive mineral character found across many Sicilian wines.

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