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Mea Culpa Vino Rosso

‘Mea Culpa’ means ‘my fault’. Mario Minini from the Cantine Minini estate used this expression ironically to name his outstanding red wine. In his opinion, he created the best cuvée that can be made using the Appassimento method.

The Mea Culpa Vino Rosso in an extraordinary wine in all respects. The Primitivo, Shiraz and Merlot grapes for the Appassimento cuvée come from two very different wine-growing regions in Italy. The Primitivo grapes come from Apulia, of course, while the Shiraz and Merlot grapes come from Sicily, wonderfully uniting to create this excellent blend. The responsible wine-maker Mario Minini and his team of oenologists worked on the optimal composition of this blend for a long time. The result is a medium-dry red wine, offering an abundance of aromas on the nose.

Fine notes of chocolate, nuances of tobacco and strong fruit aromas of blackberries, strawberries and dark cherries unite with notes of mocha and vanilla. On the palate, the wine shows a vivid acidity and a fine tannin structure. The full but elegant body has an exquisite structure. Due to the ageing in 225-litre oak casks made of French oak, the Mea Culpa Vino Rosso offers notes of vanilla and tobacco in its finish.

It is an ideal accompaniment to meals. It goes beautifully with gnocchi or homemade spaetzle with beef roulade and cabbage vegetables.

Enjoy this Primitivo from Sicily at a drinking temperature of 16-18 °C (46.4-50.0 °F).

Wine type:
Red wine
Taste:
semi dry
Region:
Apulien , Sizilien
Country:
Italia
Vineyard/Brand :
Grape variety:
Primitivo
Syrah
Merlot
Alcohol content:
14,5  % by volume
Total acidity:
6,1 g/l
Residual sugar:
12,8 g/l
Recommended drinking temperature:
16-18 °C
Filling quantity:
0,75 litres
Allergen:
contains Sulfite
Importeur/Abfüller:
Cantine Francesco Minini S.p.a.
Viale Europa 6
25028 Verolanuova (BS)
Italien
Minini

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