Description

Brilliant ruby red in colour with violet reflections. The nose has generous aromas of small red berries and plum, floral and herbal fragrances as well liquorice spice. On the palate, the wine has fresh acidity, rich ripe plum flavors, mineral notes, and vibrant tannins.

Vinified and aged in stainless steel for six months and three to four months in bottle.

Founded in 2008 by Gianfranco Sabbatino and Andrea Barzagli, Le Casematte is situated within the Messina Province of Sicily. The winery owes its name to the presence of two small forts or 'pillboxes' situated in the vineyard that date back to WW1. The vineyard overlooks the Straight of Messina, the stretch of sea that separates Calabria from Sicilia. Le Casematte's currently has 14 hectares under vine, at an altitude between 820 and 1,215 feet above sea level.