GRIPPALDI LE DOMENICHE DI TEO 2019 (1500ml)

A Sicilian wine that embodies the essence of the island’s winemaking tradition. Composed of 76% Nerello Mascalese and 24% Nero d’Avola, this red wine comes from Gagliano Castelferrato, a location renowned for the quality of its grapes. With an alcohol content of 14%, the wine is produced using organic and biodynamic methods, adhering to artisanal principles.

Characteristics:

• Grapes: 76% Nerello Mascalese, 24% Nero d’Avola
• Production area: Gagliano Castelferrato, Sicily
• Alcohol content: 14%
• Production method: Organic and biodynamic, following artisanal principles
• Soil composition:
  • Blue, brecciated, and numidian sandy gypsum-sulphitic clays
  • Calcarenitic, arenaceous, conglomeratic scaly clays
  • Marly quartzarenites
• Maceration process:
  • Pre-fermentative maceration for 4 days
  • Alcoholic fermentation in cement vats without added yeasts
  • Post-fermentative maceration for about 2 months
• Malolactic fermentation: Spontaneous during post-fermentative maceration
• Aging:
  • Aged on fine lees with bâtonnage
  • Aging in steel and bottle, with remuage at every waning moon phase
• Complexity and depth: Unique due to the biodynamic and artisanal approach
• Food pairings: Pairs well with white and red meats
• Serving temperature: 14-18°C
• Winemaking focus: Traditional and natural production methods, rooted in biodynamic practices