The experiments of the Regaleali Estate with the most famous international red wines has
led to the creation of an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon, vinified purely. A label which has
focused the entire world’s attention on Sicily’s extraordinary but still little-known potential of
creating truly important wines. Exceptional red wine, winner of several awards in Italy and
abroad. A cosmopolitan.
Description
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon. Appellation: Red - Sicilia I.G.T. Vine growing area: Regaleali Estate - Palermo - Sicily. Vineyards: “San Francesco” 9.00 Ha (1976). Soil: Deep, clayey and fine, lightly calcareous. Altitude of vineyards: 550 m. Vineyard exposure: South West. Training system: Espalier. Pruning system: Guyot. Vines per Ha: 4,160. Yield per Ha: 4.1 t. Harvest period: The 30th of September and 1th of October. Fermentation: Traditional in red, in stainless steel tanks at 20-28°C controlled temperature. Maceration: Skin contact for 20 days. Malolactic fermentation: Totally developed. Aging: 18 months in new French oak (Allier and Tronçais) 225 l barrels, 6 months in bottle before release. Alcohol content: 14.00% Vol. Wine analytical data: AT 5.40 g/l - pH 3.79. Organoleptic Details Colour: Ruby red of very good intensity with garnet reflections. Bouquet: Wild berries, vanilla, black pepper, tobacco, cinnamon, mint, sage. Taste: Rich of ripe fruit concentrate, elegant, balanced.