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Contrada dei Centenari wine — Calabretta winery — Dionysus
Rossi

Contrada dei Centenari

di Calabretta · Sicily, Italy

TipologiaRossi
VignetoA vineyard in Solicchiata.
LineaContrada wines
AgricolturaNatural wine
CalabrettaSicily, Italy

Questo vino

Vineyard and terroir

Sourced from a vineyard in Solicchiata, at approximately 780 m above sea level on very sandy soil. The site gives wines marked by refined aromas, finesse and elegance.

Ageing

Maturation varies and takes place in previously used barriques, alternating with stainless steel. Bottle ageing lasts 12 months.

Tasting profile

Bright ruby red, developing garnet tones with age. The nose is fruity, fine and tannic. The palate is mineral and elegant, with soft tannins shaped by barrique maturation.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 18°C and decant for 1–2 hours. Suggested dishes include tagliolini with red-pepper cream, duck à l’orange and aged peppered Pecorino.

Label / history

Dedicated to the producer’s great-grandparents and to all the centenarians who lived near the vineyard.