Terre Siciliane IGT Syrah con Leggero Appassimento Lu Meli 2021 Li Ciuri

A riot of colors that are enhanced in a multicolored mosaic, “Li Ciuri”, flowers, in the Sicilian dialect, represents a tribute to the terroir of origin, both in the label that recalls the majolica of Caltagirone, and in the name, which weaves an authentic bond with Sicily. Syrah Li Ciuri is a wine that originates in Western Sicily, in the immediate vicinity of Trapani.

Obtained from Syrah grapes, the harvest of the bunches, strictly manual, is carried out in the third ten days of August. The grapes, once arrived in the cellar, are subjected to the destemming process and then lightly pressed. Maceration at a controlled temperature follows; once fermentation is complete, the wine rests in steel vats until bottling and completes its maturation in the bottle.

The name, “Lu meli”, evokes the intense taste of an enveloping and sweet wine, with pleasant honey aromas. It shines in the glass with its intense red color, while on the nose it releases pleasant hints of honey, accompanied by fruity notes such as plum, black cherry, currant, blueberry and blackberry. On the palate it is soft, floating, with a long and persistent finish.

It is a wine that goes well with grilled, stewed or braised red meat, as well as lamb, wild boar and game. Its softness makes it more suited to pairing with mature cheeses such as Piacentinu Ennese.