Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $26.57Original €23.60≈ £20.06 | www.lescaves.it ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot50%
Cabernet Sauvignon50%
Classification IGP
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red soil, Medium consistency, Formed of sub-apennine sands of pliocene origin, Of limestone-siliceous nature, Interwoven with compact layers of fresh clay and siliceous sand.
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates September
Sites Fontane, Vittoria (RG), South-Eastern Sicily
Vine Age 25 years
Fermentation Vessels Terracotta Amphorae
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Types Slavonian barrels
Extended Maceration Yes
Production Details Organic farming. Spur-cordon training, 5,000 vines/hectare. Spontaneous fermentation in terracotta amphorae on the skins with indigenous yeasts. Aging in Slavonian barrels and bottle.
Sources: www.cosvittoria.it ↗ · Compare this vintage
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Residual Sugar 0.99 g/L
pH 3.34
Total Acidity 5.97 g/L
Calories (estimated) 100 kcal / glass
150ml glass100 kcal
750ml bottle500 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon; 50% Merlot
Drinking Window 2035+
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT
Region Terre Siciliane
Soil Red pliocene sandy soils
Elevation 230.0 meters
Harvest Dates September
Sites Contrada Fontane, Vittoria, Sicily
Vine Age 25 years
Natural Yeast Yes
Sulfites 47.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biodynamically cultivated at 5,000 vines per hectare and hand-picked in September. The narrative states spontaneous skin fermentation in terracotta amphorae with natural yeasts and no added sulfur, followed by maturation in Slavonian oak barrels. The same page's structured specification instead says 12 months in terracotta amphora, so the maturation vessel and duration remain unresolved. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Certifications IT-BIO-004 (organic control code)
Food Pairing Braised lamb; wild boar in sauce; baked pasta alla Norma; matured Ragusano cheese
Sources: www.superiore.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 0.96 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.05 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties 50% Cabernet Sauvignon; 50% Merlot
Drinking Window 2033+
Classification Terre Siciliane IGT
Region Terre Siciliane
Sulfites 52.0 ppm
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Natural Cork
Production Details Biologically cultivated; spontaneously fermented in amphorae and matured for 12 months in terracotta amphora. Recommended serving range is 16–18°C.
Certifications IT-BIO-004 (organic control code)
Tasting Notes Superiore.de release note: dark fruits, spices, chopped herbs, savoury notes, sulphur, leather and damp tobacco. Vinous 2020 note: black raspberry, wild blueberry, mint, sage, tart red berry, bell pepper, tomato leaf, spice and fine tannins.
Food Pairing Meat dishes
Critics Ratings 94
Sources: www.superiore.de ↗ · Compare this vintage
Producer Information
Website
Address
S.P. 3 Acate-Chiaramonte, Km. 14,300, 97019 Vittoria (RG), Italy
Phone
+39 0932 876145
Email
Owner
Giambattista Cilia; Cirino Strano; Giusto Occhipinti