Nerello Mascalese Rosé di Adele Sicilia DOC – 2019
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Introduction
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Rose di Adele is the name of the cru from which the grapes hail. The name has its origins in a rose garden that owner Fabio Sireci’s father, Elio, dedicated to his beloved wife, Adele.
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Vineyard Profile
- Vineyards: Cammarata (Agrigento)
- Viticulture: Certified Organic
- Vine Age: 40 years old vines, grafted by hand onto wild plants
- Soil: Clay-sandy
- Elevation: 600 meters (1,969 feet) above sea level
- Exposure: East-facing vineyard
- Density: 4,400 vines per hectare (1,781 vines per acre)
- Training: Vertical trellis
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Vintage Report
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The 2019 vintage has excellent climate conditions for both the red and white varietals. The spring was abundant with persistent rainfall and was cool and consistently windy, which helped dry the morning mist and rain water off the vines. During the summer months, there was less rainfall and ample exposure to bright sunshine which assisted the fruit to mature. The nights were very cool, creating strong thermic excursions between day and night. The yields of Nerello Mascalese (harvested in mid-October) were abundant compared with seasonal averages, and the quality was optimal, producing an elegant wine.
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Vinification
- Fermentation: Fermentation in cement containers and contact with the skins for 3 hours, then pressed very softly.
- Aging: Sur lies with batonnage in cement containers for 6 months.
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Technical Information
- Varietal Composition: 100% Nerello Mascalese
- Alcohol: 13%
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Tasting Notes
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The color is light pink “onion skin,” with bronze reflections. Notes of pink rose petal and violets combine with aromas of black pepper, blackberries, pomegranate and strawberries. On the palate, it has a pleasant astringency, a good structure, is fresh, persistent and sapid.
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Reviews
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Feudo Montoni Nerello Mascalese Rosé di Adele Sicilia DOC – 2019 – Wine Enthusiast – 93 Points
Intense aromas of spring wildflowers, wild berries and Mediterranean brush lead the nose on this tangy rosato. Made with organically grown Nerello Mascalese, the vibrant, delicious palate delivers strawberry, pomegranate, star anise and a hint of ginger alongside racy acidity. It closes on a savory saline note.
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Feudo Montoni Nerello Mascalese Rosé di Adele Sicilia DOC – 2019 – Vinous – 90 Points
The 2019 Rosé di Adele from Feudo Montoni lifts from the glass with a pretty yet understated bouquet, showing sweet florals with hints of mint leaf, ripe apple, and gingery spice. On the palate, soft textures are offset by zesty acids and saline-minerals, as its fruit leans more toward ripe melon and sweet herbs. The finish is medium in length, yet mouthwatering and just begging me to take another sip. This is yet another Nerello Mascalese Rosato that’s truly worth the hunt.