Selected Nero d’Avola and Cabernet Sauvignon are vinified and matured separately in French oak, 8 months and 12 months, respectively. Once blended, the wine is matured an additional 4 months in barriques and then bottle refined for 8 months. VINIFICATION Grapes: 80% Nero d’Avola, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. CHARACTERISTICS Color: Concentrated red with purple reflections. Bouquet: Intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry and cranberry with hints of liquorice, plum and vanilla. Flavor: Refined wine of great depth; restrained use of oak adds a layer of complexity to this structured wine. ALCOHOL CONTENT 13,5% PAIRINGS Pastas with meat sauce, grilled meats, game and aged cheeses; also pairs wells with grilled fish and tuna or swordfish steaks. SERVING TEMPERATURE 61-64° F STEMMARI Cantodoro 14 - 85 pts. - Ultimate Wine Challenge - 2017 STEMMARI Cantodoro 15 - 91 pts, great value - Ultimate Wine Challenge - 2019