Nerello Mescalese "Morhum" 2022 Giasira

€18.90

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Description

The Morhum wine from the Giasira winery, made from the prized Nerello Mascalese grapes, is elegant and harmonious, with red fruit that beautifully accompanies the spicy notes, and tannins that are present but well-balanced, making it a pleasure to drink. Typical of the region, this grape variety is mainly grown in the Etna area and takes its name from the dark, intense colour of its berries, while 'Mescalese' comes from the Contea di Mascali, the territory of the Sicilian municipality of Mascali, where this grape variety has been cultivated for centuries. The vines are cultivated with dedication and organic methods on calcareous soil at an altitude of between 180 and 250 metres above sea level. Harvesting is done manually in the second half of September, as Nerello Mescalese is a late variety. In the cellar, the grapes are destemmed and the alcoholic fermentation begins in steel tanks with a long maceration on the skins at a controlled temperature. The wine matures for 9 months in stainless steel vats, followed by another 9 months in 25hl oak barrels. After bottling, the wine remains in the bottle for at least 3 months before being released. To the eye, Morhum presents an inviting light ruby red colour. On the nose, it has pleasant notes of dried rose, berries and a hint of pepper. The taste is characterised by a good structure, well supported also by the marked acidity, the soft tannin accompanies to a persistent and satisfying finish. Its versatility makes it suitable for various occasions, perfect with any meal and ideal with pizza, cold meats and semi-mature cheeses.

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Informazioni Generali

Regioni

Regioni

Sicilia
Alcohol

Alcohol

13,50%
Format

Format

750ml
Serving Temperature

Serving Temperature

16-18 °C
Technical Data

Designation of origin

Terre Siciliane IGT

Grapes

100% Nerello Mescalese

Vinification

Destemming, fermentation with long maceration on the skins at controlled temperature

Ageing

In steel vats for 9 months, plus a further 9 months in 25hl oak casks, followed by 3 months bottle ageing

Wine Color

Light ruby red

Taste

Structured, with lively acidity, mordbid tannins and a long finish

Perfume

Delicate hints of red fruits enriched by floral notes of rose, accompanied by a satisfying spiciness in the finish

Serving Temperature

16-18°C

When to Open

Ready to drink when released, it can continue to evolve well if properly cellared for up to 5-6 years

When to Drink

Good to drink freshly opened

Pairings

Appetisers of cold meats and semi-matured cheeses, pizza, first courses with meat sauces, risottos with vegetables

Company Name

Giasira

Production Philosophy

Organic

From the same winery

Neighboring regions

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