CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING TO (EC) REGULATION NO. 1308/2013
Among the hills of Alcamo of sweet and sinuos contours, in an enchanting landscape where agricultural reality blends with the harsh and wild nature, the Estates are born.
A story that sinks its roots in a remote past, beginning in rom an idea of Knight Vincenzo Pugliesi and continues with his son in law Ignazio who passionately dedicates himself to the cultivation of the vineyards and olive groves. In the 6 s his son Vincenzo inherits this love and today Giusy and Ezio continue the family tradition maintaining strong the bond with the land.
The estate lies in the territory of Alcamo and consists of four different corporate bodies located in the neighboring districts of Rocca, Valdibella and Piraino.
The landscape is dominated by rows of vines that create harmonius and orderly geometric paterns on the backdrop of a rural architecture distinguished by farmhouses and by bagli (typical Sicilian structure with internal courtyard) that remind us of the glorius 19th century nobility landholder. An area where every smallest and, only apparently, insiglificant nuance tells the story of men who have always worked the land, loved and protected the territory.
The vineyard extend to about 35 hectares characterized by indigenous varieties of whicth the Catarrato, the Grillo, the Zibibbo and Nero d Avola and of non-indigenous varieties including the Pinot Noir, the Pinot Grigio, the Syrah, the Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot and the Tuscan Trebbiano.
Gales Zibibbo
Grape: Zibibbo 100%. Original area: Western part of Sicily in the Alcamo area Piraino. Classification: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) Terre Siciliane (Sicilian Territory). Soil: Medium-textured and rich soil, with a lot of nutritional elements and organic substance. Altitude: 250-300 metres above sea level. Vineyard: Counter-espalier with the Guyot pruning system. Climate: Mild and rainy winters, hot and windy summers. Grape harvest: End of August beginning of September. Hand harvesting. Type of vinification: Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes, cryomaceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maturation in stainless steel tanks for 4 months, then bottling and commercialization. Organoleptic characteristics: Straw yellow with some green reflexes. The aromas are vivid, complex and of fine quality. Citrus scents with hints of peach, pineapple, pink grapefruit and floral hints of withered rose. Dry and very fresh flavour to the palate. Food pairing: Perfect for aperitifs, shellfish starter, pasta with sea urchins and second course fish meals, also well with soft and hard medium-aged cheese. Temperature: Serve at 8-10 C. Alcohol: 11,5% - 12,5% vol.
Gales Pinot Nero
Grape: Pinot nero 100%. Original area: Western part of Sicily in the Alcamo area Valdibella. Classification: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) Terre Siciliane (Sicilian Territory). Soil: Medium-textured and rich soil, with a lot of nutritional elements and organic substance. Altitude: 200-250 metres above sea level. Vineyard: Counter-espalier with the Guyot pruning system. Climate: Mild and rainy winters, hot and windy summers. Grape harvest: First ten days of August. Hand harvesting. Type of vinification: Destemming and maceration for 18 days with periodic movement inside the tanks aging, fining and conservation at a controlled temperature in stainless steel tanks. Organoleptic characteristics: Color ruby red of medium structure. Vivid scents, harmonic and elegant that recalls berries. Food pairing: Pairs well with red meat and game. Also well with aged cheese. Temperature: Serve at 18 C. Alcohol: 13,0% - 13,5% vol.
Grillo
Grape: Grillo 100%. Original area: Western part of Sicily in the Alcamo area. Classification: Sicily D.O.C. (Controlled Designation of Origin). Soil: Medium-textured tending to clay. Altitude: 250-350 metres above sea level. Vineyard: Counter-espalier with the Guyot pruning system. Climate: Mild and rainy winters, hot and windy summers. Grape harvest: First two weeks of september. Hand harvest. Type of vinification: Destemming and soft pressing of the grapes, cryomaceration and fermentation at a controlled temperature. Maturation in stainless steel tanks for 4 months, then bottling and commercialization. Organoleptic characteristics: Straw yellow with green reflexes. Of intense and persistent scents with remarkable fruity and citrusy notes to the palate energes a balanced persistent fresh taste. Food pairing: Excellent with fish appetizers, first and second fish courses and fresh cheese. Temperature: Serve at 8-10 C. Alcohol: 12,5-13% vol.
Merlot
Grape: Merlot 100%. Origina area: Western part of Sicily in the Alcamo area Piraino. Classification: IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) Terre Siciliane (Sicilian Territory). Soil: Medium-textured and rich soil, with a lot of nutritional elements and organic substance. Altitude: 200-250 metres above sea level. Vineyard: Counter-espalier with the Guyot pruning system. Climate: Mild and rainy winters, hot and windy summers. Grape harvest: Third week of august. Hand harvesting. Type of vinification: Destemming and maceration for 15 days with periodic movement inside the tanks aging. Light refining in wooden barrels. Organoleptic characteristics: Ruby red color with violet reflexes of good structure. Intense scent, elegant and balanced taste that recalls red fruit. Food pairing: Pairs well with red meat, grilled meat, aged cheese and cold cuts. Temperature: Serve at 18-20 C. Alcohol: 13-13,5% vol.
CAMPAIGN FINANCED ACCORDING TO (EC) REGULATION NO. 1308/2013 C.da Timpi Rossi 132/B - 91011 Alcamo (TP) Tel. +39 329 9883520 info@tenutemaltese.it www.tenutemaltese.it