COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Perricone
PRODUCER
Abbazia San Giorgio
REGION
Sicilia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Rosso dei Sesi is a red wine from Abbazia San Giorgio, a winery established on the island of Pantelleria. The wine is made from 100% Perricone, an indigenous grape variety of Western Sicily. The vineyards are cultivated using the traditional 'alberello pantesco' vine training system, recognized by UNESCO, and are planted on terraces in volcanic soil. Abbazia San Giorgio follows organic and biodynamic farming practices, with a philosophy centered on minimal intervention winemaking to express the unique character of the territory.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes are trained using the 'alberello pantesco' system, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Fact 02
Vineyards are planted on terraces, a traditional method for cultivating on steep slopes.
Fact 03
The wine is made from old vines, approximately 15 years of age.
Fact 04
Wild herbs are buried in the soil to enhance its natural balance.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Rosso dei Sesi begins with a manual harvest of Perricone grapes at optimal ripeness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts. The wine then undergoes maceration on the skins for approximately 15 days. Following fermentation, it is aged in stainless steel tanks. The wine is bottled without filtration or clarification, a practice that aims to retain its natural character and integrity.
