Dragonara Tannat PGI Sicilian Lands
€14.00
Red wine obtained from pure Tannat grapes.
The grapes, harvested in September, were vinified in stainless steel, aged for 16 months in stainless steel and 4 months in bottle. It is a well-structured and full-bodied wine, balanced, with acidity, alcohol, and tannins in perfect harmony.
Variety: Pure Tannat
Pairs well with grilled meats (even rare), smoked vegetables, marinated foods, very spicy and structured dishes, and very tasty blue cheeses.
Quantity
Territory
Production area: South-western Sicily, Menfi Estate, Torrenova District and Sciacca, Isole Carboj District.
Altitude: 300 to 50 m above sea level
Orography: Flat hilly.
Soils: silty-clayey with a sub-alkaline reaction and the presence of small quantities of total limestone, rich in nutrients (potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc).
Identity
Grapes: Manzoni / Inzolia cross
Area: Menfi C/da Torrenova/ Sciacca C/da Isole Carboy
Harvest: August / September
Age: 15 years / 20 years
Method: Manual
Pruning: Guyot
Fermentation: Steel
Density: 4500 / 4000
Aging: 6 months
Yield: 65 quintals per hectare /75 quintals per hectare.
Alcohol: 12.50% Vol.
Senses
View
- Clear
- Purple red
Smell
- Leather
- Currants
Taste
- Prune
- Ash
- Wet stone
Awards
- Special Mention at Vinitaly 2011
- Gold medal at the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010
- Bronze Medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards 2018 with 87 points