Poggio di Bortolone Vittoria Frappato 2014

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    Poggio di Bortolone Vittoria Frappato 2014 Front Label
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    Vintage
    2014

    Size
    750ML

    ABV
    13%

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    A very light ruby red wine with intense aromas of small red berries; cherries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries. It is lively and fresh to the palate yet subtle ongoing flavors of red berries. The moderate tannins mean this is ideal with oily fish such as sardines with fennel and pasta.
    Poggio di Bortolone

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    Poggio di Bortolone, Italy
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    The Azienda Agricola Poggio di Bortolone was founded by the Cosenza Family at the end of the eighteenth century, immediately after Sicily’s transition out of feudalism and the annexation by mainland Italy. Since then it has been passed down from father to son and today Pierluigi Cosenza, son of Ignatius, is the current owner and manager of the Poggio di Bortolone Estate. Whilst embracing the long established Family traditions, he is introducing fresh and innovative ideas to build on the successes of the past.

    The land has been used for the cultivation of vines,, olives and wheat over many centuries and today the winery's ancient wooden press and traditonal oil mill are to be found amongst the relics of bygone days to remind visitors of the proud origins of the Estate. The old and now redundant limestone watermill beside the river Para Para is being lovingly restored to its former splendour and is yet another reminder of past traditions which continued right up until the end of World War II.

    Around 1970 Ignazio Cosenza, Father of the current owner, decided to give the Family business a new direction which heralded the start the modern Estate which is known today as Poggio di Bortolone, a name derived from a Sicilian colloquial expression, Puoiu ri Burtuluni, describing an Estate whose origins are found on the top of a small hill.

    In the 1980’s Ignazio’s’ vision of a modern Estate began to be realised. His creation, Poggio di Bortolone D.O.C.G. - Cerasuolo di Vittoria, with its historic label depicting U Puoiu with the manor house and the cellars was first bottled in 1982 and met with wide acclaim from 1984 onwards. In the same year he began the production of the Contessa Constanza which proved even more popular than his previous creation. Throughout the remaining years of the 1980s he introduced a number of innovations in the cellars by replacing the traditional oak and chestnut vats with stainless steel versions to enable the Cosenza winery to market their produce internationally by the end of the decade.

    The 1990’s witnessed a plethora of new experiments both in the vineyard and in the cellar. New varietals were planted including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. The quality of the Petit Verdot became noticed by research institutions and the Estate was ultimately invited to participate in a major experimental project. Thereafter a succession of new wines emerged, namely, Pigi in 1998, Petitverdò in 2001 and Addamanera in 2002. The Estate also experimented with the use of Bordeaux barriques style barrels to improve the ageing process of the wine – the best example of which was il Para Para in 1999.

    Since then there has been a steady increase in the number of productions and awards, the pinnacle of which took place in the summer of 2005. Thanks to the dedication and hard work of the Cosenza family, the Estate has obtained the Denomination of Origin Controlled and Guaranteed (DOCG) Cerasuolo di Vittoria. Following a major rebuilding project and the installation of modern plant and machinery in 2009, a new ‘state of the art’ winery has been created which operates totally underground to take fullest advantage of optimal temperature and humidity control to ensure the proper ageing of the wines it produces.

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    With hundreds of red grape varieties to choose from, winemakers have the freedom to create a virtually endless assortment of blended red wines. In many European regions, strict laws are in place determining the set of varieties that may be used, but in the New World, experimentation is permitted and encouraged resulting in a wide variety of red wine styles. Blending can be utilized to enhance balance or create complexity, lending different layers of flavors and aromas. For example, a red wine blend variety that creates a fruity and full-bodied wine would do well combined with one that is naturally high in acidity and tannins. Sometimes small amounts of a particular variety are added to boost color or aromatics. Blending can take place before or after fermentation, with the latter, more popular option giving more control to the winemaker over the final qualities of the wine.

    How to Serve Red Wine

    A common piece of advice is to serve red wine at “room temperature,” but this suggestion is imprecise. After all, room temperature in January is likely to be quite different than in August, even considering the possible effect of central heating and air conditioning systems. The proper temperature to aim for is 55° F to 60° F for lighter-bodied reds and 60° F to 65° F for fuller-bodied wines.

    How Long Does Red Wine Last?

    Once opened and re-corked, a bottle stored in a cool, dark environment (like your fridge) will stay fresh and nicely drinkable for a day or two. There are products available that can extend that period by a couple of days. As for unopened bottles, optimal storage means keeping them on their sides in a moderately humid environment at about 57° F. Red wines stored in this manner will stay good – and possibly improve – for anywhere from one year to multiple decades. Assessing how long to hold on to a bottle is a complicated science. If you are planning long-term storage of your reds, seek the advice of a wine professional.

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    A large, geographically and climatically diverse island, just off the toe of Italy, Sicily has long been recognized for its fortified Marsala wines. But it is also a wonderful source of diverse, high quality red and white wines. Steadily increasing in popularity over the past few decades, Italy’s fourth largest wine-producing region is finally receiving the accolades it deserves and shining in today's global market.

    Though most think of the climate here as simply hot and dry, variations on this sun-drenched island range from cool Mediterranean along the coastlines to more extreme in its inland zones. Of particular note are the various microclimates of Europe's largest volcano, Mount Etna, where vineyards grow on drastically steep hillsides and varying aspects to the Ionian Sea. The more noteworthy red and white Sicilian wines that come from the volcanic soils of Mount Etna include Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio (reds) and Carricante (whites). All share a racy streak of minerality and, at their best, bear resemblance to their respective red and white Burgundies.

    Nero d’Avola is the most widely planted red variety, and is great either as single varietal bottling or in blends with other indigenous varieties or even with international ones. For example, Nero d'Avola is blended with the lighter and floral, Frappato grape, to create the elegant, Cerasuolo di Vittoria, one of the more traditional and respected Sicilian wines of the island.

    Grillo and Inzolia, the grapes of Marsala, are also used to produce aromatic, crisp dry Sicilian white. Pantelleria, a subtropical island belonging to the province of Sicily, specializes in Moscato di Pantelleria, made from the variety locally known as Zibibbo.

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