Feudo Vagliasindi is one of the few producers who vinify, in purity, the Nerello Cappuccio, a fine native grape variety which, together with the Nerello Mascalese, constitutes the perfect mix of Etna red wines. Superb in its marked typicality, Feudo Vagliasindi Nerello Cappuccio Terre Siciliane IGT gives soft and persuasive aromatic notes, hints of berries and licorice, a strong ruby red color with violet reflections, delicate tannins and an intense and seductive drink.
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Name: Nerello Cappuccio
First year of production: 2017
Area of production: Contrada Feudo S. Anastasia Randazzo (Catania)
Vines type: Nerello Cappuccio 100%.
Exstension of the vineyard: ha 2,5
Yield per hectare: 60 q/ha
Characteristic of soil: volcanic and rich in skeleton
Exposure: north side of mount Etna, 650 meters a.s.l.
Age of the grapes:15 anni
Breeding: espalier, spurred cordon
Time of harvest: first decade on October
Harves: manual
Winemaking: alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature (25° - 28° C)
Refinement: aging in large oak barrels (30 hl). Bottling after 8 months of aging in wood, in small 225 l barrels
Look: ruby
Smell: ripe fruit and sweet spices
Flavor: balanced, of good intensity and freshness, of great finesse
Alcohol content: 14,5%
Annual production: 570 bottles (0,75 l)