Longarico Insolito Syrah 2018
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| Management number | 253563528 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$13.20 | Model Number | 253563528 | ||
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Insolito is a Terre Siciliane IGT red from Longarico, produced in the Contrada Fastuchera district of Alcamo in western Sicily. The blend is 80% Syrah and 20% Nerello Mascalese, grown on calcareous-clay soils at 350 meters elevation, close to the Bosco d'Alcamo Nature Reserve and overlooking the valley of the River Freddo. The vineyards are farmed organically, with vines trained in Spalliera and pruned Guyot.
Harvest takes place in September when grapes are fully ripe. The fruit macerates on skins for 7 days, then undergoes spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Malolactic fermentation completes naturally, and the wine ages for approximately 6 months in old chestnut barrels before bottling.
The wine is bottled unfiltered and unfined, with only a minimal dose of sulfites added at bottling. The name Insolito means "unusual" in Italian, a nod to the atypical presence of Syrah and Nerello Mascalese in a region better known for Catarratto. Syrah provides structure and dark fruit, while Nerello Mascalese contributes lift, acidity, and supple red fruit character.
The result is a medium-bodied red with earthy minerality, bright red fruit, citrus-edged acidity, and a finish marked by pepper and spice typical of Sicilian Syrah.
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