Palari, “Santa Ne’”

Region: Sicily
Varietal Blend: Calarvisi, Nerello Mascalese, Petù I Palumba, “Wild” Petit Verdot And Other Unidentified Indigenous Grapes
Vintage: 2002
Production Area: Santo Stefano Briga, Messina.
Vineyards: 15 acres at 1,500 ft above sea level.
Soil: Hilly, clay, sandy.
Year of planting: over 100 years old.
Planting system: Head system
Vine density: 2.300 per acre
Yield per acre: 42 quintals
Harvest: Mid-September
Vinification: 12 days macerations at controlled temperature with malolactic fermentation.
Aging: Two years in new Troncais and Alliers barriques and an additional two years in the bottle.
Alcohol: 13.5%

Tasting Notes: It is a deep, ruby red with purple hues and persistent notes of spices, cocoa, and ripe red berries. Beautifully velvety and dry on the palate, it offers multiple sensations on a delightfully long finish. An appealing noble wine with great aging potential,
Food Pairings: The perfect choice for elaborate dishes, meats, game, pasta with flavorful sauces, and aged cheeses