Mahâris Sicilia DOP 2019
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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.
94 Points
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2019 vintage
92 Points
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2019 vintage
Harvest Note
The winter was mild and rainier than usual, feeding the underground water reserves, which are so precious during the summer. After pruning, the vines cry profusely, showing the exuberance of the season a few days later. The saplings of Feudo Maccari sprout, first the Grillo then the Nero d'Avola and in no time at all they reach the height of the post that supports them. Spring is very fast and June already has summer temperatures. Summer is the season that most symbolizes these territories, the wind cools the microclimate of the grapes in the tree. Healthy grapes predict an excellent result that comes with the September harvest. The maturities are excellent and clear, the phenolic maturation homogeneous, certainly a year of balance and elegance that enhances the native varieties
Tasting Note
Intense ruby red color with light scarlet hues. The wine initially presents itself with a bouquet of fresh berries such as blackberries and blackcurrants,which then leave space to the 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: Syrah Sicilia DOP
PH: 3.62
ACIDITY: 5.5 g/l
ABV: 12.5%
AGING: 16 months in French oak barrels
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.
