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Vineyard and terroir

Suòlo 7 comes from Soil No. 7 at Tenuta di Suor Marchesa in south-central Sicily. The project pairs a specifically selected vineyard parcel with Cabernet Franc.

Grapes

100% Cabernet Franc.

Vinification

The 2020 grapes were hand-picked on 23 September into small crates of approximately 4 kg and transported to the winery by refrigerated lorry. After unloading, the fruit was sorted on a conveyor and destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation and maceration of pulp and skins proceeded together at 26–28 °C, supported by targeted maceration work and délestage. The wine remained on its skins for a further week after fermentation.

Ageing

After racking, malolactic fermentation took place in concrete tanks. The wine then matured for approximately 12 months in fine-grained, gently toasted oak barriques, both new and second-use, followed by at least one year in bottle before release.

Technical data

The 2020 has 14% alcohol, total acidity of 5.92 g/L and pH 3.40. The available format is 75 cl.

Tasting profile

Intense purple with violet reflections. The expressive Cabernet Franc aroma combines blackberry and other red fruit with floral, spicy, lightly pyrazinic and balsamic nuances. The palate is vibrant, with sweet, harmonious tannins.

Serving and pairing

Pair with flavourful first courses, red-meat main courses or mature cheeses.

Vintage notes

A cool spring with late rainfall gave the vineyard good soil-water reserves in 2020. Despite high daytime summer temperatures, the dry, ventilated conditions and marked day–night temperature range supported full ripening and a late harvest.