English Wines, Fine Italian Wine and Argentinian Wine Merchant

After harvesting the grapes were immediately destemmed and crushed before fermentation at 28 degrees C in stainless steel fermenters. The wine was aged for 12 months in Allier oak barrels.

Deep and rich in colour, almost opaque with an intense nose of spice, chocolate and plums. On the palate the wine is well balanced with ripe, spicy fruit and a savoury character. The finish is long and elegant.

Ready to Drink? Yes and no. Will mature for 5-10 years but decanted can be enjoyed younger.

Food and Wine Matches: Full flavoured pasta dishes, beef, lamb and tripe.Sicilian cookery: Cheese and tomato soup, cous cous with beef and lamb, tripewith aubergines, liver in breadcrumb, kid with egg and cheese broth.Sicilian cheese: Fiore sicano.