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.