Mamertino Rosso DOC
Vigna Nica · Sicilia
Classification
Mamertino Rosso DOC
Variety
Nero d'Avola, Nocera, Nerello Mascalese
Alcohol
13.5–14.5% vol. (varies by vintage)
Serving Temp
15–18°C
Organoleptic Notes
Color: vibrant ruby red with violet shades. Nose: primary aromas with sweet notes, hints of undergrowth and blueberry. Palate: balanced, with an important tannic structure (noble tannins).
Winemaking
Vinification
Prolonged maceration on skins at controlled temperatures varying between 18°C and 24°C (depending on vinification phase) with pumpovers and delestage, followed by malolactic fermentation.
Aging
24 months in stainless steel tanks.
Terroir & Vineyard
Provenance
Province of Messina, Sicily, Italy (Mamertino DOC area; overlooking the Aeolian Islands)
Location
Messina province, Sicily, Italy
Harvest & Production
Harvest
Early morning harvest in small 16 kg crates; grapes hand-selected.
Food Pairings
Rich pasta dishes and soupsRoasts and braised meatsGameGrilled meatsAged cheeses