Description
Terre Siciliane Unico di Benedetta 2015 Tenuta Benedetta
Variety: Sangiovese 100%
Ruby red with garnet shades.
The nose impresses favorably, with aromas of cherry, black cherry and flowers. Oriental winds follow with spices, leather and hints of orange peel. Then aromatic herbs and Mediterranean scrub. Vibrant and clean, it has aromas that are both classic and unusual.
On the palate it is in perfect balance between the parts. The hardness part is excellent, with a firm and durable structure. On the same level the narration of softness, with volume and considerable depth. The sip is copious and enveloping, balanced and in harmony. The aromas emanating from the palate are of fruit, cinchona and spices.
Overall, it is surprising for its ability to remain close to its variety, namely Sangiovese, but at the same time it takes on the best of the Etna terroir. Great Sicilian red wine.
Terre Siciliane Unico di Benedetta 2015 Tenuta Benedetta
Tenuta Benedetta consists of three vineyards: Vigna Laura, Vigna Benedetta and Vigna Mariagrazia.
Vigna Benedetta is located in Passopisciaro, in the Feudo di Mezzo district, in the municipality of Castiglione di Sicilia, at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level.
Variety: Sangiovese cultivated with Etna sapling with a density of 10,000 plants per hectare.
Soil: volcanic
Harvest carried out manually in September
Alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a controlled temperature in French oak truncated conical vats.
Refines for 15 months in 225 liter barriques and 500 liter French oak tonneaux, partly new and partly second passage.
