WINES OF ITALY

Alcamo Rosso - DOC (PDO)

Production area of Alcamo Rosso DOC:

from the town of Alcamo to other district near Trapani and Palermo

Vine selection :

Calabrese o Nero d'Avola (min 60%), Sangiovese e/o Frappato e/o Perricone e/o Cabernet Sauvignon e/o Merlot e/o Syrah (max 40%), altre (max 10%)

Colour:

more or less intense ruby red

Aroma:

fruity, spicy, characteristic

Taste:

bone dry, harmonious, full-bodied

Minimum alcohol content:

11.5%

Aging:

up to 3-4 years

Types:

Novello (Fresh wine - 11%)

Riserva:

the Riserva must have min alcholic content of 12.0%; the Riserva must age for at least two years of which 6 months in oak barrels.

Serving temperature of wine Alcamo Rosso:

Serve the wine at: 64° Farenheit (18° Celsius)