Feudi del Pisciotto

Moro di Testa

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends

Feudi del Pisciotto

Moro di Testa

Syrah/Shiraz & Syrah/Shiraz-based Blends

Moro di Testa is comprised of two varietals - Syrah, which prefers sandy soils and the vineyards of Piano Spineto, the plateau located in the highest part of the estate, are the ideal habitat for this great grape variety. The image of the Moor on the label is taken from a sculpture made by Giacomo Alessi, the great ceramist from Caltagirone.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color, it shows to the nose a marked spicy notes, typical of Syrah grapes, in particular black pepper and cinnamon; on the palate, it offers a fresh and crunchy fruit, such as blackberry, blueberry but also currant and cassis, the classical notes of the finest Nero d’Avola. Great structure and extraordinary elegance with a soft and silky tannic texture. A wine that can be appreciated immediately but that can also evolve in the bottle for several years.

Food Pairing

A wine that can be well paired with different recipes. Excellent with first courses, from the simplest to the most elaborate, and with second courses such as roasted, braised and stewed meats.

Moro di Testa is comprised of two varietals - Syrah, which prefers sandy soils and the vineyards of Piano Spineto, the plateau located in the highest part of the estate, are the ideal habitat for this great grape variety. The image of the Moor on the label is taken from a sculpture made by Giacomo Alessi, the great ceramist from Caltagirone.

Tasting Notes

Intense ruby red color, it shows to the nose a marked spicy notes, typical of Syrah grapes, in particular black pepper and cinnamon; on the palate, it offers a fresh and crunchy fruit, such as blackberry, blueberry but also currant and cassis, the classical notes of the finest Nero d’Avola. Great structure and extraordinary elegance with a soft and silky tannic texture. A wine that can be appreciated immediately but that can also evolve in the bottle for several years.

Food Pairing

A wine that can be well paired with different recipes. Excellent with first courses, from the simplest to the most elaborate, and with second courses such as roasted, braised and stewed meats.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
IGT Terre Siciliane
Vineyard size:
43 ha acres
Soil composition:
Medium mix, rich in skeleton
Elevation:
984 feet
Bottles produced of this wine:
3,000
Certified Eco-Friendly Practices:
Practices (not certified)
Sustainability Certification:
Certified, not stated on label

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
90% Syrah, 10% Nero d'Avola
Fermentation container:
stainless steel tank
Malolactic fermentation:
yes
Type of aging container:
new barriques
Total SO2:
118

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.47
Acidity:
5.21 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Total SO2:
118
Residual sugar:
1.2 g/L