Ribeca Firriato
Ribeca by Firriato is a Sicilian red wine from Perricone grapes, a variety that is not very widespread today, with a strong, clear and at the same time gentle character. The taste is afascinating, rich and warm with soft and delicate tannins.
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Classification DOC Sicilia
Grape varieties Perricone
Vineyards location Agro di Trapani, Pianoro Cuddìa estate
Exposure South, south-west (200 mt. s.l.)
Soil composition Medium mixture with a clayey tendency training system Cordon trained, Guyot
Nr. Vines per hectare 5.000/6.000
Yields per hectare 6.400 kg
Harvest Hand-picking. II decade of September - I decade of October
Fermentation temperature 26°-28°C
Period of fermentation 14 days
Production method Traditional vinification in temperature controlled fermenters followed by malolactic fermentation and maturation in French barriques for 10 mounths
Refinement in the bottle: 20 months
Alcohol 14.78% by vol.
Tasting notes Colour: intense red ruby. Fragrance: woodlands, spices. Flavour: round, warm and soft.
Glass Tulip-shaped goblets of medium size and height
Serving temperature 16/18° C.
Pairing Ideal accompaniment to roast, grilled meat, game and flavoured medium-aged cheese.
Bottled at the origin by Firriato Winery Srl Paceco (TP) - ITALY
- Alcohol level
- 14.5%
- Grapes
- Perricone
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
