2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 105 kcal / glass
150ml glass105 kcal
750ml bottle525 kcal
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 85%; Alicante Bouschet 5%; Nerello Cappuccio 5%; other grape varieties 5%
Classification IGP/IGT Terre Siciliane
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Volcanic soil
Fermentation Vessels neutral epoxy tanks
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Maceration 60 days
Unfined Yes
Production Details Rock Juice describes destemmed and lightly crushed grapes undergoing a 60-day skin fermentation with indigenous yeast in neutral epoxy tanks, followed by bottling without fining, with light filtration and zero added SO2. SAQ separately lists the wine's wood exposure as none. Zero added SO2 is not treated as proof that the finished wine contains no sulphites.
Tasting Notes Candied cherry, cocoa, strawberry and sweet spices; medium-bodied with a delicate mouthfeel
Food Pairing Chicken cacciatore; baked-sausage spaghetti sauce; beef meatball laksa soup
2018 Technical Specifications
Region Terre Siciliane
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Sulphur was used on all 2018 wines. The producer characterizes the vintage's red wines as very light in colour, fragile and tight, with little extraction and low alcohol; no exact analytical value is supplied.
2017 Technical Specifications
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Details First vintage released under the Susucaru Rosso name; the producer explicitly identifies it as the same wine and concept previously called Contadino.
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2016 Technical Specifications
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Details The final vintage released under the Contadino name.
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2013 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 85%; other local red varieties comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera, Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante Bouschet; plus Minnella Bianca
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 17,500 bottles
Bottles17,500
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2012 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 80%; mixed red varieties 17% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera, Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante Bouschet; mixed white varieties 3% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 10,500 bottles
Bottles10,500
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2011 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 80%; mixed red varieties 17% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera, Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante Bouschet; mixed white varieties 3% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 8,500 bottles
Bottles8,500
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2010 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 80%; mixed red varieties 17% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera, Nerello Cappuccio and Alicante Bouschet; mixed white varieties 3% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 9,000 bottles
Bottles9,000
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2009 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 75%; mixed red varieties 20% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera and Nerello Cappuccio; mixed white varieties 5% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 6,000 bottles
Bottles6,000
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2008 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 80%; mixed red varieties 15% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera and Nerello Cappuccio; mixed white varieties 5% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 5,500 bottles
Bottles5,500
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2007 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 70%; mixed red varieties 20% comprising Uva Francesa, Minnella Nera and Nerello Cappuccio; mixed white varieties 10% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 5,000 bottles
Bottles5,000
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2006 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 90%; Uva Francesa 5%; mixed white varieties 5% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 3,000 bottles
Bottles3,000
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2005 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 70%; Uva Francesa 20%; mixed white varieties 10% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 2,500 bottles
Bottles2,500
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2004 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 60%; Uva Francesa 30%; mixed white varieties 10% comprising Minnella Bianca and Inzolia
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 2,000 bottles
Bottles2,000
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2003 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Nerello Mascalese 50%; mixed white varieties 50% comprising Catarratto, Coda di Volpe, Carricante and Minnella Bianca
Region Terre Siciliane
Production Volume 1,100 bottles
Bottles1,100
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Via Nazionale, 297 (frazione Solicchiata), IT-95012 Castiglione di Sicilia (CT), Etna Nord, Sicilia, Italy
Email
Owner
Frank Cornelissen
Cellarmaster
Frank Cornelissen