Ronna syrah D.O.C. Sicilia

Technical profile

Appellation of origin:

Sicilia D.O.C. (Denomination of Controlled Origin)

Type of wine:

Red

Grape source:

Licodia Eubea (CT)

Varietal:

100% Syrah

Vineyard year:

1999

Yield per hectare:

85 quintals

Cultivation system:

Espallier

Planting density:

4,000 - 5,000 plants per hectare

Harvest period:

2nd decade of September

Vinification:

In red with maceration of skins

Fermentation tanks:

Stainless steel 150 hl capacity

Fermentation temperature:

25°/28°C

Aging:

Refining in stainless-steel, then in bottle

Maceration period:

End of fermentation

Bottling period:

1st decade of April

Alcohol content:

13/14.50% vol., according to the year

Aging capacity:

5/7 years

Terroir

Altitude:

500 meters above sea level

Microclimate:

Rainy winters with moderate temperatures, and dry hot summers

Soil:

Medium texture soil tending to compact, interspersed with limy tufa

Organolectic profile

Color:

Deep cherry red

Bouquet:

Typical of the vine with a hint of red berry and seasoned fruit

Taste:

Pleasant and harmonic, slightly tannic and velvety

Serving temperature:

16°/22°C

Food to pair with:

Red meat, roasts, braised meat, seasoned cheese