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Masseria

Of the Furnari Hills — Terre Siciliane IGP

Tasting notes

Masseria of the Furnari hills is a red obtained mainly from Nocera and partly from Nerello Mascalese, grown in the Masseria Estate, always devoted to fine production. It shows an intense ruby red with purple reflections. The nose is intense and fruity, with notes of cherries in spirit, dark chocolate and black pepper, followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub, vanilla and withered rose. On the palate it is fresh, fine and mineral, with balanced tannins and a savoury finish recalling bitter almond.

Technical sheet

Origin

Furnari (ME), Tenuta di Masseria

Grapes

70% Nocera and 30% Nerello Mascalese

Classification

Terre Siciliane IGP (PGI)

Soil

Medium-textured, tending to calcareous

Altitude

120 metres a.s.l.

Vineyards

Spurred cordon. Green pruning removing about 40% of the grapes.

Vines per hectare

4,300

Average yield

50/55 q/ha

Harvest

By hand, mid-September.

Vinification and ageing

The grapes are macerated at controlled temperature, for the first 24 hours at 12°C, slowly rising to 28°C; maceration time varies. Gentle pressing. Ageing takes place in French oak casks from 225 to 3,000 litres for 4 months; after bottling it rests at controlled temperature for about 4 months.

Alcohol content

13%

Serving temperature

18–20°C

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