
Taninè Sicilian Red Fortified Wine, a wine to pair with chocolate, especially bitter chocolate. Our Taninè Sicilian Red Fortified Wine is an excellent dessert wine, which can also be used in the preparation of delicious desserts. Characteristics: - Grape variety: Blend of native red grapes - Production area: Agro Marsala - Training system: Espalier with Guyot pruning - Harvest period: September - Vinification: In stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (24/25°C) with maceration of the must on the skins; after the first 5-6° of alcohol has been released during alcoholic fermentation, ethanol of wine origin is added up to about 18° to block the fermentation process and thus preserve a good part of the sugars and aromas of the must - Color: Intense ruby red - Smell: Sophisticated, of considerable intensity and excellent persistence on the nose; plum, cherry in alcohol and berry jams stand out, to which are added balsamic and vanilla notes, sweet tobacco and cocoa - Taste: Pleasant, full-bodied and enveloping, with a notable alcoholic boost; it is characterized by the perfect balance between the sweet and tannic components - Alcohol content: 18.00% vol. - Sugar content: 150 grams/liter - Wood aging: None - Bottle maturation: Minimum 3 months - Pairing: Special dessert wine, it pairs perfectly with artisanal Modica chocolate, with sweets and cocoa-based cakes from Sicilian patisserie, but also with jam tarts and pears cooked with cinnamon and raisins - Serving temperature: 14/16°C - Available bottle size: 500 ml