Winery / Producer: Firriato.

Region of Origin: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) Sicilia, Italy.

Specific Terroir: Pianoro Cuddìa Estate, Agro di Trapani (calcareous-clay soils of ideal fertility and a ventilated microclimate).

Grape Variety: Nero d'Avola, Perricone, Frappato, and Nerello Mascalese (Blend of 4 native grapes).

Wine Type: Dry red wine.

Vinification and Aging: Manual harvest and individualized vinification for each variety respecting their optimal timing. Fermentation under strict thermal control. Aged for approximately 10 months in fine-grained French and American oak barrels, followed by a crucial period of bottle refinement.

Alcohol Content: 14.5% Vol.

Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.

SKU / MPN: IT-FR-QUATER-ROSSO-750ML

Appearance: Deep, compact, and dense ruby red color, adorned with subtle, brilliant garnet reflections that elegantly coat the glass.

Nose: Of superior aromatic refinement. It immediately exhibits concentrated notes of black mulberries, ripe morello cherries, and prunes, giving way complexly to nuances of tobacco, dark chocolate, sweet pepper, clove, and a captivating balsamic and mineral hint.

Palate: Sumptuous, enveloping, and full of personality on entry. While a completely dry wine, it feels juicy thanks to the opulence of the fruit and the perfect integration of alcohol. Its tannins are velvety and dense, caressing the palate with firmness. It possesses a vibrant acidity that balances its body, culminating in a persistent, majestic finish with a noble toasted aftertaste.

Precise Gourmet Pairing: Its great dry character and tannic polyphony demand sophisticated and intense dishes. It pairs perfectly with slow-cooked premium red meats, braised ossobuco in red wine, coffee or cocoa-crusted beef fillet, and roasted lamb chops with Mediterranean herbs. An excellent ally for game (wild boar and venison) and robust pasta dishes like pappardelle with duck ragu or truffled lasagna. It harmonizes sublimely with intense and aged cheese boards, standing out with aged Parmigiano Reggiano and fine blue cheeses.

Suggested Moments:

• Business (Corporate Dinners and Lunches): An auteur label that speaks of sophistication, boldness, and high oenological mastery. It is ideal for impressing strategic partners or commemorating significant corporate milestones.
• Special Celebration: The ultimate wine for honoring solemn anniversaries, weddings, graduations, or important birthdays, adding an unparalleled aristocratic touch.
• The Perfect Gift: Represents a high-level gift, ideal for collectors or great wine enthusiasts who will appreciate the mastery of the Firriato winery in blending four varieties into one bottle.
• Summer (Mild Evenings): Best enjoyed on cool summer evenings, on exclusive terraces, accompanying a menu of high-quality charcuterie canapés, cured ham, and fresh figs.

What is the origin and the winery that produces this red wine?

This distinguished red is produced by the prestigious Firriato winery and comes from a very specific terroir: the Pianoro Cuddìa Estate, located in Agro di Trapani, within the DOC Sicilia, in Italy.

Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?

The Firriato Quater Vitis is a red wine classified strictly as dry. It has great fruit opulence and an enveloping mouthfeel given by the ripeness and quality of its grapes, but contains no residual sugar.

What does 'Quater Vitis' mean and what grapes are used?

Its name refers to the blend of four vines ('Quater Vitis'). It is composed of four native Sicilian varieties: Nero d'Avola, Perricone, Frappato, and Nerello Mascalese, masterfully combined to create a unique aromatic and structural profile.

Is it recommended to decant this wine before consuming it?

Yes, due to its full body, concentration, and rich evolution through barrel aging, it is highly recommended to decant it or open the bottle 30 to 45 minutes before serving to allow all its complex layers of fruit, tobacco, and balsamic notes to fully express themselves.