Syrah Cusumano

Terre Siciliane IGT • Sicily • Cusumano
Category
Red Wines
Winery
Cusumano
Region
Sicily
Denomination
Terre Siciliane IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Destemming, cold maceration for 2 days at 7°C, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel tanks
Aging
5 months on the lees in steel tanks
Grape varieties
Syrah 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Sicily, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. At 13.5% alcohol, it presents a well-balanced and harmonious profile. Crafted from Syrah 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 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 5 months on the lees in steel tanks. A wine capturing Sicily's sun-soaked character and ancient viticultural roots.

Food Pairings

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

About Sicily Wine Region

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

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