Gradino di Pietra 2022 Heritage Red Wine Blend Terre Siciliane IGT, Italy

Description

Introducing Gradino di Pietra, the newest addition to our diverse Italian wine portfolio. This blend celebrates Sicily’s rich winemaking history by featuring two of its heritage grapes, Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese. Each sip offers a delectable balance of jammy fruit flavor, oak characteristics and spice. These two grapes thrive on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, where our local partners have been crafting wines for over six decades, starting in 1958. Today, they are responsible for nearly 7 percent of the island’s vine cultivation. The grapes for this wine are organically farmed and harvested together in the first week of September. While some choose to feature these grapes in single-varietal wines, Sicilians know they shine best as a blend. Nerello Cappuccio adds enticing aromatic elements and natural acidity, while Nerello Mascalese brings bold tannins and dark fruit notes, resulting in a timeless Sicilian classic. Scroll through the image carousel above to learn more about this wine.