The crown jewel of the Vigneti Zabu range, a very large wine cooperative in southern Italy. A cooperative simply means that many winegrowers work together and jointly market their wines internationally. The quality is often surprisingly high, because a cooperative often owns many hectares of vineyards. This allows for the selection of the finest grapes. This is certainly the case with Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu. The finest grapes are grown in Sicily and harvested, selected, and fermented by Vigneti Zabu. The result is impressive: one of the finest wines in this price range.
The Trial of Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu
Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu is made of 85% Nerello Mascalese and 15% Nero d'Avola. Before pressing, the grapes are lightly dried, a technique Vigneti Zabu borrowed from the Amarone region. Because the grapes are dried before pressing, the juice becomes much more intense and concentrated. While there is less juice, the quality is all the higher. Finally, Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu is lightly aged for six months in French and American oak barrels. This gives the wine even more character. All of this combined makes this a perfect wine from the beautiful island of Sicily.
Nuances in Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu
Are you a true wine lover looking for something truly Italian? Then try Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu. You'll be captivated by its expressive aromas, broad bouquet, and above all, its exceptional quality. We're running out of superlatives to describe Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu. Warm notes of red berries, strawberries, and raspberries, along with red flowers and an intense spiciness, will have you sipping Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu again and again. Robust, full-bodied, and above all, perfectly balanced. In our opinion, a perfect wine. Try this red wine with a typical, hearty Italian pasta dish or spicy meat dishes. Il Passo Nerello Mascalese Zabu would also be a perfect accompaniment to an aperitif with a generous cheese platter.