Description
Winery | TENUTA ENZA LA FAUCI |
Wine Label | Terra di Vento Faro DOC |
VinWine Brand | Artisan made Collection |
Country | Italy |
Region | Sicily |
Wine Type | Red |
Grape Variety | 60% Nerello Mascalese, 15% Nere+L8:L30llo Cappuccio, 15% Nocera, 10% Nero d’Avola |
Vineyard Location | Contrada Mezzana – Messina |
Soil | Clay and limestone mix |
Harvest | Manual multiple harvests from end of August till mid November, 10 kg per crate |
Vinification | Wild yeast, controlled temperature, 10 days skin contact |
Aging | Minimum 12 months in used barriques and 3 months in bottle |
Organic Certifications | |
Environmentally Friendly | |
Alcohol Vol | 13,5% |
Color | Deep ruby red with garnet rims |
Aroma | Pronounced ripe red fruit like raspberry, granadine and redcurrant, black pepper, juniper, myrtle leaves |
Taste | Full body, high tannins, high acidity, savoury, pronounced and long finish |
Food Pairing | Fine cut of grilled meats, fine roasted meats, skewered meats, beef, pork, lamb, wild boar, mild spices, aged cheeses |
Serving Temperature | 18° C / 64° F |
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Standard Bottle Size (L) | 0.75 |
Association | FIVI, Donne del vino, Consorzio Faro DOC, Fidapi |