Gradino di Pietra
Sicily / Sicilia, Italy
Sweet cherry, juicy plum, and vanilla notes create a moving experience
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Gradino di Pietra
Heritage Red Wine Blend
Introducing Gradino di Pietra, the newest addition to our diverse Italian wine portfolio. This blend celebrates Sicily's rich winemaking history by featuring two of its heritage grapes, Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese. Each sip offers a delectable balance of jammy fruit flavor, oak characteristics and spice. These two grapes thrive on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, where our local partners have been crafting wines for over six decades, starting in 1958. Today, they are responsible for nearly 7 percent of the island's vine cultivation. The grapes for this wine are organically farmed and harvested together in the first week of September. While some choose to feature these grapes in single-varietal wines, Sicilians know they shine best as a blend. Nerello Cappuccio adds enticing aromatic elements and natural acidity, while Nerello Mascalese brings bold tannins and dark fruit ...
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gradino di Pietra
Heritage Red Wine Blend
Introducing Gradino di Pietra, the newest addition to our diverse Italian wine portfolio. This blend celebrates Sicily's rich winemaking history by featuring two of its heritage grapes, Nerello Cappuccio and Nerello Mascalese. Each sip offers a delectable balance of jammy fruit flavor, oak characteristics and spice. These two grapes thrive on the Mediterranean island of Sicily, where our local partners have been crafting wines for over six decades, starting in 1958. Today, they are responsible for nearly 7 percent of the island's vine cultivation. The grapes for this wine are organically farmed and harvested together in the first week of September. While some choose to feature these grapes in single-varietal wines, Sicilians know they shine best as a blend. Nerello Cappuccio adds enticing aromatic elements and natural acidity, while Nerello Mascalese brings bold tannins and dark fruit ...
WINE REGION:
Sicily / Sicilia
Even among Italy's diverse wine regions, Sicily offers something unique. Abundant sunshine, varied volcanic terroirs, cool coastal breezes and drying African winds make it a perfect place for growing vines. The island is home to many indigenous grape varieties, featuring reds such as Sangiovese, Nero d'Avola and Frappato, and popular white varieties including Vermentino, Catarratto and Zibibbo. As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily's position between Europe, Africa and the Levant has long made it a strategic location. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans and Arabs have all at various times controlled Sicily, and left their mark on its 4,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
WINE REGION
Sicily / Sicilia
Even among Italy's diverse wine regions, Sicily offers something unique. Abundant sunshine, varied volcanic terroirs, cool coastal breezes and drying African winds make it a perfect place for growing vines. The island is home to many indigenous grape varieties, featuring reds such as Sangiovese, Nero d'Avola and Frappato, and popular white varieties including Vermentino, Catarratto and Zibibbo. As the largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily's position between Europe, Africa and the Levant has long made it a strategic location. The Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, Normans and Arabs have all at various times controlled Sicily, and left their mark on its 4,000-year-old winemaking tradition.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Root Vegetables, Eggplant Parmesan, Beef Bolognese
Pairs well with…
Root Vegetables, Eggplant Parmesan, Beef Bolognese
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Root Vegetables, Eggplant Parmesan, Beef Bolognese
Pairs well with…
Root Vegetables, Eggplant Parmesan, Beef Bolognese
TASTING NOTES:
Plum
Vanilla
Cherry
Inviting scents of ripe sweet cherry and juicy plum are subtly accented by a delicate hint of balsamic. Warm, caramel-like notes and enticing whispers of vanilla continue to enchant long after your final sip. This wine's alluring fruit and sweetness creates a captivating experience.
TASTING NOTES
Plum
Vanilla
Cherry
Inviting scents of ripe sweet cherry and juicy plum are subtly accented by a delicate hint of balsamic. Warm, caramel-like notes and enticing whispers of vanilla continue to enchant long after your final sip. This wine's alluring fruit and sweetness creates a captivating experience.