V
What: Sicilian autochthonous
Why: For the broad and persistent bouquet
Perfect with: Roast lamb or beef. Matured cheeses and cured meats
V
What: Sicilian autochthonous
Why: For the broad and persistent bouquet
Perfect with: Roast lamb or beef. Matured cheeses and cured meats
Italy
Le Casematte società agricola srl Contrada Corso, cap 98159, Messina
Le Casematte is a beautiful winery located in one of the most evocative areas of Sicily. We are in the province of Messina, where it benefits from a unique terroir. In fact, the vineyards are located on hills that enjoy sea breezes and abundant sunshine, creating ideal conditions for growing high quality grapes. This is where Sicilia DOC Rosso Peloro was born, a blend of two indigenous grape varieties: Nerello Mascalese (70%) and Nocera (30%). The Nerello is known for its elegance and ability to best express the terroir. For its part, Nocera, an ancient local variety, adds structure and depth to the finished wine, with its soft tannins and aromas of dark fruit and liquorice. Fermentation takes place in truncated conical steel vats, with punching-down carried out five times a day for a month, ensuring optimal extraction of colour and tannins. After pressing the skins, the wine is left on the fine lees until January of the following year, developing aromatic complexity and structure. This is followed by blending and maturation in steel with a light passage in wood, using new tonneaux for three months, adding subtle notes of vanilla and spices without overpowering the character of the wine. Bottle ageing for three months completes the process, allowing the wine to reach its full expression. A brilliant ruby colour with violet hues, the nose offers a broad and persistent bouquet, with aromas of small red fruits, such as cherries and wild strawberries, accompanied by floral notes of violet, carob and liquorice. There are also spicy hints of black pepper and cloves. In the mouth, it is fresh and rich in fruit, with a dense and nervous tannic texture that gives structure and longevity. The vibrant acidity balances the richness of the fruit, resulting in a long, harmonious finish.
The Le Casematte winery owes its name to the presence of three casemates, small forts used as sentry shelters, dating back to the First and Second World Wars, placed there to defend the territory. These are located in the largest vineyard plot. The company has a strong territorial identity, being located in the hills north of the city of Messina. Today it has a vineyard of about 11 hectares, cultivated with the main Sicilian varieties such as Nerello Mascalese, Nerello Cappuccio, Nocera and Nero d'Avola. The company insists on the small DOC Faro.
If you want to buy "Peloro" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2021 of Le Casematte, on Svinando you will find the best value for money for your online wine purchases. Vino rosso fermo with secure payments. Svinando is the Italian website with over 50,000 satisfied customers. In addition to "Peloro" Rosso Sicilia DOC 2021 of Le Casematte you might also be interested in our other wines in stock