Description
The ‘San Nicolo’ vineyard is roughly half-a-hectare, and was originally owned by Angelina Biondi, the great aunt of Ciro. The vines lie on the side of a spent crater, which is 12,000 years old and very steep, with supporting dry stone terraced walls. The soil is very rich in iron especially on the top, where there is red pumice. The Rosso produced from ‘San Nicolo’ is 80% Nerello Mascalese-20% Nerello Cappuccio. The wines is aged for 18 months in mix of 225 and 500 L neutral barrels.
Tasting Notes :
On the nose, the San Nicolò offers a complex bouquet where notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, and a light mineral hint, a typical signature of the volcanic soil with aromas of tobacco and chocolate, further enriching its aromatic profile. On the palate, the wine reveals itself as structured yet balanced, with fine but persistent tannins perfectly intertwined with a lively freshness. The aromatic persistence is remarkable, leaving a pleasantly spicy and fruity aftertaste. Only 1760 bottle produced in 2022.
