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Pellaro Rosso

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Pellaro comes from Malaspina’s vineyards in the commune of the same name. This wine is the very essence of this land: the vigor of the wind, the energy of the sun, the warmth of the people and the flavor of the sea.

Appellation: Pellaro IGT

Type: Red, dry

Blend: 60% Nerello Cappuccio, 40% Nocera

The village of Pellaro is on the western coast of Calabria along the Strait of Messina. It has approximately 13,000 inhabitants. The town is located on the 38° latitude, which is shared by the cities of Seoul, Athens, San Francisco and Córdoba.

 

Wine Details:

Tasting Notes:
Color: Intense ruby red.
Bouquet: Intense and delicate, with hints of raspberry and violet and a light spiciness.
Taste: Decisive, warm, with red fruit and mineral notes. The wine is well structured, with a discreet tannic component, balanced acidity on the long finish.
Alcohol: 13.5%.
Serving Suggestion: Serve at a 18°C (64°F).
Pairing: This wine enhances the pleasure of Calabrian dishes such as maccheroni alla calabrese, braciole di maiale (braised pork roll), braciole di maiale alla brace (grilled pork chops), grilled sausages and capretto al forno (oven-baked goat).

Vinyard Notes:
Production Area: Pallero, Reggio Calabria (western Calabrian coast).
Exposure: Southwest.
Training System: Spurred cordon.
Vine Density: 6,000 plants/hectare.
Soil: Alluvial volcanic rock and limestone clay.

Winemaking Notes:
Harvest: Manual harvest, second or third week of October.
Vinification: Fermentation in temperature controlled steel tanks ( 28° C). with a 12-day long maceration.
Aging: 8-months in allier barriques, and then 2-months in bottle before release.