| Producer | Marabino |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sicily |
| Varietal | Nerello Mascalese |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1131970 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Tasting Notes: Rosso di Contrada is loaded with dried cherry, dusty earth, and dried flowers. The palate is vibrant but quite dry as it unfolds with clove and orange zest mingling with sour cherry. The fruit and spice are predominant through the finish as the tannins and acidity swell.
Estate History: Marabino, situated in the south-east of Sicily, is in the Buonivini district in the heart of Noto valley, on a latitude south of Tunis. The vineyards extend over thirty hectares and are situated on low hills, enjoying a mild microclimate from Autumn to Spring. In summer the climate is arid and hot with average temperatures reaching some of the highest on the island. This is the territory that boasts of being the sunniest in Europe, with a sky that is always clear and bright. The soil is predominantly calcareous clay containing specific variants, and a chromaticity ranging from white limestone to black clay, having the best mineral elements. The altitude varies between 30 and 80 meters above sea level, and is less than 7km from the sea.
Marabino uses biodynamic agriculture to cultivate its orchards, olive groves and vineyards, and all the wines are produced from estate-grown grapes. The well-ripened grapes are selected and harvested by hand where they ferment spontaneously with indigenous yeasts, without using any product or additive in every aspect of winemaking.
