Salina Rosso IGT 2020

On the label, the simple (but elegant) Hauner company logo immediately stands out. This alone could be sufficient guarantee of quality and tradition. The one offered here, in particular, is one of the good red wines produced by the winery. The Salina Rosso, to be precise. Salina IGP, this wine comes from a blend of two 100% Sicilian grapes. We are talking about Nero d'Avola and Nerello Mascalese. Vineyards are espalier-trained and harvested by hand when the bunches have reached perfect aromatic and phenolic ripeness. In the winery, vinification begins with a phase of maceration of the must on the skins, followed by fermentation, in thermo-regulated steel tanks, and a brief three-month bottle ageing. That's it, no artifice. Just great quality and absolute precision in every step. The result is a wine characterised by a beautiful ruby red colour with clear violet notes. A red of good consistency, when swirled in the goblet it forms tight bows and heavy tears that highlight the good structure of this wine. The nose reveals broad, well-marked aromas, particularly of "sour cherries and blackberries", then some spicy notes of vanilla and liquorice, hints of roasting and carob. In the mouth, it is pleasantly dry and warm. Well balanced, with nice ripe tannins. Intense and persistent, it leaves an enveloping softness in the mouth. A red wine with good character, it requires pairings with richly flavoured and spicy foods. Red meats, mature cheeses and first courses with sauces and meat sauces.