WINES OF ITALY

Contessa Entellina Rosso - DOC (PDO)

Production area of Contessa Entellina Rosso DOC:

municipality of Contessa Entellina, about 55 kilometers south of Palermo

Vine selection :

Calabrese and/or Syrah (min 50%)

Colour:

ruby red sometimes with garnet highlights especially if aged

Aroma:

winy, characteristic, intense

Taste:

bone dry, velvety

Minimum alcohol content:

11.5%

Aging:

up to 5 years

Types:

-

Riserva:

Riserva - min alcholic content: 12% - aging: minimun two years (six months of which in oak barrels), therefore more than 5 years

Serving temperature of wine Contessa Entellina Rosso:

Serve the wine at: 61° - 64° F (16 - 18° C)