On the hill in which our winery rises, a vineyard of almost one hectare which face north-east lies. In this very cool and ventilated land, where the sun penetrates with its rays only in the first hours of the day, the Syrah grapes of MNRL (Monreale) Vigna di Mandranova grow vigorously.
MNRL | VIGNA DI MANDRANOVA
WINE TYPE
red – DOC Sicilia – BIO
GRAPE VARIETY
100% Syrah
FOOD PAIRING
ideal with an appetizing Sicilian stew or a tasty sliced beef with Mediterranean herbs
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16 – 18°C
SUGGESTED GLASS
small balloon-shaped glass, upward tapered
A refined Cru of Syrah, exclusive result of the best vintages and of the peculiarities of the land from which it comes. Very rich and enveloping, it stands out for the impeccable balance between structure and freshness, and for its elegant and complex bouquet. A wine of great charm and personality.
deep ruby red
A rich and fascinated bouquet, with notes of juniper and rhubarb combined with china and liquorice aromas, enriched at the end with a slight smoky note and an enveloping aroma of sandalwood and incense.
The perfect balance between power and freshness reveals its strong but enchanting character, with a large and smooth taste reinvigorated by a thick and silky tannin, and a gentle salty closure that reminds hints of capers and anchovies.
MNRL Vigna di Mandranova 2019
- Silver Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards 2023
MNRL Vigna di Mandranova 2017
- Silver Medal – Syrah du Monde 2022
- Faccino 95 Points – DoctorWine Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2022
- 91 Points – Vinous
- 94 Points – Falstaff Sicilia Trophy
- 5 Foglie – Guida Vini Bio 2022
- Bronze Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards
MNRL Vigna di Mandranova 2016
- Faccino 95 Points – DoctorWine Guida Essenziale ai Vini d’Italia 2021
- 94 Points – Vinitaly International Wine Guide 5 StarWine The Book Wine Without Walls
- 93 Points – Falstaff Sicilia Trophy
- Silver Medal – Decanter World Wine Awards
- 5 Foglie – Guida Vini Bio
MNRL | VIGNA DI MANDRANOVA
Soil composition | calcareous, clay-loam with medium presence of stones
Altitude | 360 meters above sea level
Age of vines | 1989
Production area | Contrada Mandranova in the Camporeale countryside
Training system | espalier training with spurred cordon pruning
No. of vines/hectare | 4.800
Yield/hectare | 6 tonnes
Harvest period | first week of September
Maceration | 12 days
Alcoholic fermentation | in stainless steel tanks, at 20-23°C with selected yeasts
Malolactic fermentation | fully carried out with indigenous lactic acid bacteria
Ageing | 14 months in French oak tonneau
Bottle ageing | at least 6 months in bottle at constant temperature (18°C)
