Perricone 'Microcosmo' Cantine Barbera

Menfi DOC • Sicily • Cantine Barbera
Category
Red Wines
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Menfi DOC
Alcohol
12.5%
Vinification
Destemming, soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts for 2 weeks in steel tanks and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in old barriques. Without filtrations
Aging
12 months in old French tonneaux and at least 6 months in bottle
Grape varieties
Perricone 90%, Nerello Mascalese 10%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Perricone 'Microcosmo' Cantine Barbera Italian wine - Menfi DOC from Sicily

Tasting Notes

A fine example of Sicily winemaking, this Menfi DOC reflects generations of local expertise. With 12.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Perricone 90%, Nerello Mascalese 10% , 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 in a clayey soil near to the sea. Organic farming. Vinification: destemming, soft pressing, alcoholic fermentation on the skins with indigenous yeasts for 2 weeks in steel tanks and spontaneous malolactic fermentation in old barriques. Without filtrations. The wine is aged 12 months in old French tonneaux and at least 6 months in bottle. A wine reflecting the mineral intensity of Sicily's volcanic soils.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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