Mahâris Sicilia DOC 2015
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Italy / Sicily
Mahâris, which takes its name from the watch towers that the early inhabitants used to search the sea coast, is the wine that symbolizes the meeting of diverse styles and cultures. It brings together all the favorable complexities of the international varietal Syrah with Sicily’s par excellence growing Mediterranean microclimate.
Harvest Note
After a Spring slightly ahead of the average season, there was little precipitation throughout the growing phase. This reduced vegetation and provided less then generous quantities. Towards the end of the season, scattered rain showers elevated the plants from the long dry phase, allowing for a full and complete maturation in terms of phenolic and technological. While yields might have low, quality did not suffer.
Tasting Note
Intense ruby red colour with light scarlet hues. The wine initially presents with a bouquet of fresh berries such as blackberries and black currants, which then leaves space for spiced nuances of black pepper and liquorice. In the mouth, the wine is soft, revealing perfectly balanced tannins. Fresh and balanced with a persistent and pleasantly fruity finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Syrah
APPELLATION: Sicilia
PH: 3.31
ACIDITY: 6.1 g/l
ABV: 14.49%
AGING: Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels for greater complexity
Unique Selling Points
- Aged for 16 months in French oak barrels for greater complexity
Feudo Maccari was painstakingly assembled from numerous owners and more than 50 separate plots on the southerly hillsides near the town of Noto.
About the Grape
Nero d’Avola
Nero d’Avola produces deep-colored wines that have wild cherry and plum, dark chocolate and earthy aromas and flavors, good minerality and acidity, and a high level of tannins.
