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Fourplay
IGT Sicilia "Fourplay" 2008
Fourplay is a unique blend of 4 typical grape varieties of Sicily, Nero d'Avola, Nerello mascalese, Nerello cappuccio and Frappato nero in equal parts.
Wine with tradition and passion, which play their role with warm notes.
Agrarian aspects
Altitude - 150-300 mt
Exposure - south, south-east.
Soil - sandy, stony
Growing system - Spur-pruned cordon and guyot
Vineyard density - 3-4.000 plants/ha
Age of vineyard - 10 years.
Yield / ha - 90 q.li.
Yield/plant - 3.0 kg.
Harvest - in the middle of September.
Alcohol level: 13,5%
Ageing
6 months in stainless-steel vats, 3 months in bottle
Vinification
Run separately for each grape that is refrigerated in a stainless-steel at 10° for the first 24-30 hours. Later the fermentation, which takes 10 days, is made separately for each wine.
Then malo-lactic fermentation.
Description
Appearance - limpid, deep ruby, quite thick
Aroma - fruity, strawberry, cherry and blackberry confiture, flowery (wilted flowers), lightly spicy
Taste - dry, warm, soft, quite fresh, quite tannic, full, balanced, intense and quite persistent, fine.
Final comments - harmonious, ready
Suggestions - perfect for roast or grill, but fine for any kind of meat or pasta
Drink at - 18° C
Total production - 12.000 (0.750 l.)
Packaging - carboard case/12 bottles ((0.750 l.)
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