Carlo Pellegrino
Grappa di Marsala Duca di Castelmonte
DETAILS
- Region: Grappas
- Grape Variety: Grillo, Catarratto and Inzolia
- Alcohol: 19%
- Volume: 500mlml
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Colour
mahogany with amber reflections.
Nose
intense with a broad hint of wood
and spicy notes of cloves and cinnamon.
Slight nuances of citrus peel, plum and cocoa
Palate
impressive, with remarkable sapidity and acidity;
warm and balsamic, with strong aromas of
wood and licorice and slight hints of cocoa.
Service
12°-14° C
Food Pairing
Traditional: dry pastries and semi-dry cigars. Unconventional: smoked tuna, aged cheese with onion jam or pickled citrus fruits
TECHNICAL NOTES
TERROIR
Soil composition: medium-textured, slightly clayey soil.
Altitude: from 100 to 200 metres above sea level.
Climate: Mediterranean, mild winters, limited
rainfall, very hot and windy summers.
Vinification
Harvest period from mid-September, at an advanced
phase of ripening. Fermentation at a temperature of
20°-22°C. Fortification with pure wine spirit until
reaching the optimal strength.
Ageing
15 years in single 20hl oak barrel.
