Le Casematte Faro DOC
55% Nerello Mascalese, 25% Nerello Cappuccio, 10% Nocera, and 10% Nero d’Avola. Dark ruby red with orange hues, the wine has an intense, elegant and ample nose boasting notes of ripe red berries and blueberries, Mediterranean shrub, and spicy notes like nutmeg and pepper. Well-balanced on the palate with firm tannins, a round, rich fruity flavor, and an elegant finale.
“Le Casematte is deeply rooted in the territory and its history but also values the needs of contemporary wine production.”
Vineyard Information
Grapes: 55% Nerello Mascalese, 25% Nerello Cappuccio, 10% Nocera, and 10% Nero d’Avola
Region: Sicily
Vineyards: From a vineyard located at Faro Superiore
Exposure: Northeast
Altitude: 820 and 1,215 feet above sea level
Soil: A mix of sandy, calcareous, and clayey soils
Vine Training: Guyot
Vine Age: 15-30 years
Time of Harvest: Late September
Vine Density: 2,024-2,430 vines per acre
Winemaking Information
Total Production: 7,000 bottles
Vinification Process: The grapes are hand harvested in mid to late September. The grapes undergo a long maceration on the skins in stainless steel
Aging Process: Aged in French oak for 18 months, then concrete for 3 months, and then in the bottle for 6 months.
Alcohol Content: 13.50%
Winemaker: Carlo Ferrini
Cellaring: Up to 10 years
Closure: Cork
Additional information
Bottle Sizes | 750 ml |
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Bottles per Case | 750 ml: 6 & 12 bottles per case |