This is a song for Sicily and for her extraordinary indigenous grapes. The wine is a joyful blend of the vogorous and exuberant Nero d'Avola and the rare and decisive Perricone. The colour is deep and intense ruby, and the seductive perfume is of exquisite red fruits, spices and summer woodlands. The taste is fascinating, rich and warm with soft and delicate tannins. Ribeca is a rare and elegant pleasure and is dedicated to all lovers everywhere.
Description
Classification IGT Sicilia Grape varieties 60 % Nero d'Avola - 40 % Perricone Vineyardslocation Guarini / Serro, Trapani province. South south-west exposure (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 6.700 kg Harvest Hand-picking. Nero d'Avola: II decade of September - I decade of October. Perricone: 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 , American and Russian barriques for 10 months Alcohol 15% by vol. Tasting notes Colour: intense red ruby. Fragrance: woodlands, spices. Flavour: round, warm and soft. Production 60.000 bottles 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 Format 750 ml - 1.5 l Pallettizzation pallet: cm. 80x 120: n.5 layers x 21 cases x 6 bottles; Total cases: 105; total bottles 630