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Red

Cumparone Terre Siciliane IGT

by Abbazia San Giorgio · Sicily, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesNerello Mascalese
Vintages2021
Alcohol12.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at14–16 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingNatural wine
Abbazia San GiorgioSicily, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The Nerello Mascalese grows on volcanic soils low in organic matter and rich in trace elements. The vines average 20 years of age and are farmed organically and biodynamically, without chemical fertilizers or synthetic products.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand during the last ten days of September, then destemmed and pressed. Fermentation takes place on the skins in stainless-steel tanks with native yeasts. Maceration lasts about 15 days, adjusted according to the desired depth of colour.

Ageing

The wine ages for 12 months in stainless steel, followed by 18 months in old tonneaux. It settles naturally and is bottled without filtration.