SICILIA
CABERNET SAUVIGNON I.G.T.
Cabernet
Sauvignon is the most popular red wine grape in the world. Cabernet
Sauvignon is the dominant grape in the region of and has spread to every
other major growing region. The Cabernet Sauvignon grape produces
distinctive wines that are tannic and can have long aging potential.
Average aging potential for Cabernet is 5 to 10 years in order to achieve
peak flavor.It is usually blended with other varieties to make wines
with increased complexity. Cabernet Sauvignon is a small, dark, thick-skinned
grape that gives average yields.It needs slightly warmer growing conditions
than many other varieties in order to achieve maturity.DNA testing shows
that it is descended from Chabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Cabernet
Sauvignon taste characteristics: dark cherry, cedar, tobacco,
black currant, cool climate growth can give green pepper or olive.
Up to 18 months of aging in small oak barrels before bottling Cabernet
is common in order to achieve more complexity. When you think of the
finest red wines in the world, you often are thinking of wines made
with Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is known in some parts of
the world by other names including: Petit Cabernet, Sauvignon Rouge
and Vidure.
Our Sicilian
Cabernet is a distinctive wine that is somewhat tannic has significant
aging potential. These grapes are also hand-harvested and carefully
stored in order to maximize their quality.
Our Sicilian
Cabernet is dark red in color, and yields a fruity bouquet resembling
the sweet spices of the grapevine. Its fine texture and soft tannins
makes it perfect with grilled or braised meat with mushrooms and matured
cheeses.
Area of Production: Hills of Jato (Sicily-Italy)
Location of Vineyards: 350 Slm
Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Nature of Soil: Clayey and calcareous
Vineyard Exposure: Southwest
Vintage
Time: Last ten days of September
Winemaking: Pressing and delestage
Fermentation: Under controlled temperature
Refinement: Steel container, bottle and 8 months in oak barrels
Alcoholic
Content: 13.5% Alc. by Vol.
Total Acidity: 5,50 grams per liter
Sugar Residue: Traces
Dry Extract: 31,00
Bottling:
Historical Bordelaise and natural cork
Characteristics: Dark red color; fruity nose of ripe dark cherries
and black currants; medium-bodied, thick, and structured with a slightly
tannic long finish
Serving Temperature: 18°C or 63°F
Preferred Serving: Large glass
