Feudo Zirtari Syrah

Deep ruby red in color, it offers perfumes of fresh red fruits and a delicate but appealing spiciness., On the palate, it is elegant yet full-flavored, with a supple and pleasantly refreshing texture.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
Zirtari Rosso is excellent with grilled meats and all types of roasts. It is also delicious with rich pasta and rice dishes or with mature cheeses.

GRAPES:
Nero dAvola(55%)
Syrah(45%)
PRODUCTION AREA:
Sicily
ALTITUDE:
200 m (655 ft.) above sea level
TYPE OF SOIL:
Clay, with a moderate limestone content
ALCOHOL LEVEL:
14,00 % vol.



TRAINING SYSTEM:
Guyot
PLANT DENSITY:
3.500 5.000 vines per hectare
HARVEST PERIOD:
15th August 30th September
SERVING TEMPERATURE:
18° 20° C (64° 68° F)
RECOMMENDED GLASS:
A large Bordeaux-type glass, narrowing at the rim
AGING POTENTIAL:
4/5 years

Region Description

The ancient indigenous people of the area were called the \"Scile's\", which is where this island gets its name. It lies to south of Italy and has more vineyards than any other Italian region. Moscato and Malvasia grapes are grown there on volcanic soil. Sicily's most proud of its Marsala.