Colosi
Rosso Terre Siciliane IGP
- Origin
- Italy, Sicily
- Varietal
- Red
- Composition
- 80% Nero d’Avola, 20% Nerello Mascalese
- Soil
- calcareous, white clay, medium texture
- Fermentation
- 18 days in stainless steel tanks at 64 °F
- Aging
- 1 year in 100hl stainless steel tanks and 80hl French oak casks followed by 3-4 months in bottle
- First vintage
- 1990
- Production
- 250,000 bottles
Tasting Notes
Intense, dark ruby-red color.
The bouquet on the nose is full of red and black fruit, like blackberries and strawberries, together with flowers, herbs, and a slight smoky sensation.
On the palate, it is fresh, dry, and full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long, savory finish.
