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Contea di Sclafani Rosso - DOC (PDO)

vino rosso

  • Pair wine Contea di Sclafani Rosso with:
    to drink through the meal; Novello is a good aperitif, accompanies first courses, poultry, savoury pies, fresh salami and cheeses; the Riserva accompanies grilled meat, spicy salami and game

Production area of Contea di Sclafani Rosso DOC:
municipalities near Palermo, Caltanisetta and Agrigento
Vine selection :
Nero d'Avola and/or Perricone (50-100%), others (0-50%)
Colour:
ruby red more or less intense, seldom with purplish highlights
Aroma:
agreeable, fine, winy, with typical hint
Taste:
dry, harmonious, rich in structure
Minimum alcohol content:
11% (12% for Riserva)
Aging:
up to 3-4 years; minimum two years for the Riserva and so up to 5 years
Types:
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Riserva:
Novello and Riserva
Serving temperature of wine Contea di Sclafani Rosso:
Serve the wine at: 61°- 64° Farenheit, 16°-18° Celsius; serve Novello wine at 57° - 61° Farenheit, 14° - 16° Celsius