Aldo Viola - Terre Siciliane Rosso Moretto 2019 (750ml)

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Producer	Aldo Viola
Country	Italy
Region	Sicily
Varietal	Nerello Mascalese,  Perricone,  Syrah
Vintage	2019
Sku	210000019006
Size	750ml

“Moretto” is Aldo's longer-macerated red blend, comprised of 50% Nerello Mascalese and 40% Perricone from younger vineyards, and 10% Syrah from ancient bush vines. The three varieties are fermented separately with native yeasts, with the Syrah seeing the longest contact with the skin. Then 50% ages in stainless steel tanks and the other 50% in small used wooden barrels for 6 months. The wine is not filtered and only a small amount of sulfur dioxide is used. Medium-bodied and easy to drink, with red fruits, aromatic herbs and marine notes; on the palate it is juicy, rich and fresh, with true Mediterranean character.

The 2019 Rosso Moretto is dark and earthy in the glass, verging on rustic but in a seductive fashion. Moist leaves and ashen stones notes complicate crushed cherries and plums. It's silky smooth with a pleasant inner sweetness up front contrasted by zesty acidity and tart wild berry fruits. The 2019 finishes bitter, mixing sour citrus with minerals and traces of salted licorice. This blend of 50% Nerello Mascalese, 40% Perricones and 10% Syrah may not be for everyone due to its old-school character.

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