The flavor of licorice in wine of Sicily
Discover the of Sicily wines revealing the of licorice flavor during the olphactive analysis (nose) and during the gustative analysis (mouth).
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Sicily is the Southernmost region of Italy, and the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. For over 2500 years, Sicily (Sicilia in Italian) has been an important centre of Mediterranean viticulture, although the reputation and style of its wines have changed considerably over time. The island was once best known for its Sweet muscatels (see Pantelleria), and later for its fortified Marsala. Today, many of its best-known wines are Dry table wines produced under the regional designation IGT Terre Siciliane, or Sicilia DOC (see below).
At its widest point, Sicily measures 280 kilometers (175 miles) from east to west, and about a third of that distance from North to south. Its roughly triangular shape earned the island the nickname Trinacria (the triangle) in the Middle Ages and is reflected in the triskelion (a three-pronged pattern) at the Center of the regional flag. With constant sunshine and moderate rainfall, Sicily's classic Mediterranean Climate is ideally suited to wine Grape production. The Warm, dry climate means that mould and rot are kept to a minimum, especially in well-ventilated areas that benefit from coastal breezes.
The word of the wine: Presses
The juice that results from pressing the grapes after fermentation. At the end of the maceration, the vats are emptied, the first juice obtained is called the free-run wine and the marc remaining at the bottom of the vat is then pressed to give the press wine. We say more quickly "the presses". Their quality varies according to the vintage and the maceration. A too vigorous extraction releases the tannins of pips and the wine of press can then prove to be very astringent. Often the winemaker raises it separately, deciding later whether or not to incorporate it totally or partially into the grand vin.
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What are the typical grape varieties with flavor de licorice of Sicily?
- Nerello mascaleseIn 30% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Nero d'avolaIn 18% of wines with flavor de licorice
- MerlotIn 4% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Cabernet-sauvignonIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Nerello cappuccioIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Cabernet francIn 2% of wines with flavor de licorice
- ChardonnayIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- Fiano blancIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- SauvignonIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice
- ViognierIn 1% of wines with flavor de licorice