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Le Rose di Regaleali IGT Sicilia 2010

Wine Description

Thousands of roses, brought in from all over the world, thrive on the Regaleali estate. The name of this wine has changed to reflect these incredible flowers. Unchanged, however, are the Nerello Mascalese grapes which give Le Rose di Regaleali its class and elegant fragrance. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks and partially macerated with the skins of Nero D’Avola.  Le Rose is also refined for three months in stainless steel tanks and one month in bottle. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release.

Tasting Notes

Deep salmon-pink in color, Le Rose offers delicate aromas of cherry, raspberry, blackberry, and--appropriate to its name--rose petals. Rich on the palate with refreshing acidity and a long, flavorful finish, this is what Sicilians enjoy during those torrid summers! Perfect for tuna or salmon, poultry or pork, or flavorful pasta dishes--this wine is very food-friendly.

Vineyard Characteristics

Production area/name of vineyard: The Regaleali Estate/The Santa Rosa and San Giuseppe vineyards
Size of vineyard (acres): 45
Soil composition: Clay and sand
Training method: Guyot
Elevation (feet): 1,980
Vines/acre: 1,840
Yield/acre (tons): 3.8
Exposure: Western
Year vineyard planted: 1987/2004
Agronomist/Vineyard manager: Gianfranco Lombardo

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition: 100% Nerello Mascalese
Harvest time: September
Winemaking consultant: Carlo Ferrini
First vintage of this wine: 1960
Number bottles produced of this wine: 160,000
Fermentation
Fermentation container: Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation (days): 15
Fermentation temperature (°F): 57
Aging
Aging container: Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container: 330 HL
Length of aging before bottling: 3 months
Length of bottle aging: 3 months
Analytical Data
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH level: 3.3
Residual sugar (grams/liter): 3.2
Acidity (grams/liter): 6.1
Dry extract (grams/liter): 22.3

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