Castelmedio Fazio winery
Nerello Mascalese from the I Classici line by Fazio wines
Castelmedio by Fazio wines is a young and fresh 100% Nerello Mascalese produced in the fascinating area of Erice. Harmony and delicacy distinguish Nerello mascalese Castelmedio, one of the classic red wines of the Sicilian winemaking tradition with extraordinary aromatic richness. A quality table red, soft, with an elegant bouquet and sublime tannins.
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Castelmedio Nerello Mascalese by Fazio winery
From the most representative native red grape variety of Etna, Fazio winery produces its interpretation of Nerello Mascalese in Erice. Structured and aromatic, Castelmedio is one of the Classic wines of the Fazio winery. A young red wine, versatile at the table and of quality, bottled cold.
Denomination: IGT Terre Siciliane
Grape Variety: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Production Area: Western Sicily, Erice (TP)
Altitude: 250-300 m above sea level
Exposure: south west
Soil: loam - clayey
Training system: Guyot
Density of vines per ha: 4,000/4,500
Grape yield per ha: 60 q/ha
Harvest: manual, during the first ten days of September
Vinification: red vinification. Pressing of the skins and maceration at a controlled temperature
Malolactic fermentation: in steel
Aging: in bottle for 4 months
Alcohol content: 13% vol
Color: pale ruby red, clear and brilliant
Nose: fruity bouquet with exceptional notes of prickly pear and red fruits that mix with hints of moist tobacco and cocoa
Palate: warm and enveloping with soft and smooth tannins. The finish is long and persistent
Pairings: perfect with platters of cured meats and semi-mature cheeses, grilled red meats, baked stuffed duck. Also worth trying with grilled red tuna
Glass: Large balloon
Serving temperature: 14°C
Longevity: 5 years
Produced and bottled by Casa Vinicola Fazio Soc.Agr. a r.l. – Via Nazionale c/da Torretta - Erice (TP) – Italy
- Alcohol level
- 13
- Grapes
- Nerello mascalese
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Terre Siciliane IGT
