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Wine: Red wine
Taste: Semi dry
Volume: Medium
Min. alcohol: 12%
Mandatory Storage: Min. 2 years
Storage potential: 4 years
This aged red wine is based on the same grapes as the unaged Contessa Entellina Pinot Nero. So the main grape is Pinot Nero (85-100%) with permission to use local, non-aromatic red grapes (0-15%).
The wine is a dark ruby red that becomes nearly granite with age. It has a delicate and characteristic aroma, together with a dry and harmonious taste.
The mandatory aging period is 2 years, of which a minimum of 6 months must be in oak barrels.
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