Firriato Santagostino Rosso – (Nero d’ Avola Syrah)MAGNUM

Firriato Santagostino Rosso Magnum Nero d’Avola, Syrah by Firriato from Sicily, Italy. Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled cuvées, followed by malolactic fermentation and 8-month aging in French and American barrels. Deep red wine with beautiful notes of ripe, red fruit (cherry and strawberry) with spicy aromas of cinnamon and licorice. Soft and elegant taninne and a nice warm and long finish.

Nero d’Avola: is a Sicilian grape and is named after the town of Avola in southern Sicily. The grape is one of the most important native Italian species. The vine prefers warm, dry climates and is also planted in Australia, particularly in the warm Riverland of South Australia. Nero d’avola (or Calabrese) produces wines that are beautifully dark, soft and robust and that ripen well, especially if they have been oaked for a short time.

Syrah: a strong blue grape of very high quality. This grape is usually not easy for wine growers, but it is the seasoning for many Côtes du Rhône Villages. Delivers incredibly powerful and complex wines under optimal conditions. Have a high tannin content, without being stiff. The Syrah grape quickly suffers from poor fruit set in cool weather during flowering (coulure) but is not very susceptible to grape diseases such as Oidium.