SANTAGOSTINO
BAGLIO SORIA RED
SICILY • WINE OF ITALY
"A historic milestone in Sicilian viticulture. An aristocratic, complex, and opulent dry red where Nero d'Avola and Syrah masterfully merge under Firriato's perfectionism."
Sophistication, Power, and Distinction in a Legendary Blend
The Firriato Santagostino Baglio Soria Sicilia - Wine of Italy Red Wine represents one of the most glorious pages in the Firriato winery's history. Cultivated in the exclusive terroir of the Baglio Soria Estate, this wine is the result of an avant-garde blend that combines the territorial identity of Nero d'Avola with the international structure of Syrah. It is a wine with a rigorously dry character, renowned for its opulence and deep concentration. Its careful aging in oak barrels gives it superior complexity, delivering round tannins, balsamic notes, and timeless elegance that fascinates great connoisseurs of Italian wine worldwide.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Firriato.
Region of Origin: Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) Sicilia, Italy.
Specific Terroir: Baglio Soria Estate, Agro di Trapani (clay-limestone soils with excellent exposure and Mediterranean ventilation).
Grape Variety: Master blend of Nero d'Avola and Syrah.
Wine Type: Dry red wine.
Vinification and Aging: Separate vinification of each variety with strict temperature control. Prolonged maceration for color and noble tannin extraction. Aged for about 8 months in first and second use French oak barrels, followed by prolonged bottle refinement.
Alcohol Content: 14.0% Vol.
Serving Temperature: 16°C - 18°C.
SKU / MPN: IT-FR-SANTAGOSTINO-TT-750ML
2. Luxury Tasting Notes
Appearance: Displays an imposing, very concentrated, deep, and dense ruby red color, with lively and impeccable purple nuances at the rim that reveal its majestic structure.
Nose: A display of great finesse, intensity, and elegance. Opens with rich notes of black plums, blackberries, and ripe cassis, superbly intertwined with notes of black pepper, cocoa, licorice, dark chocolate, vanilla, and an elegant balsamic background reminiscent of mint and eucalyptus.
Palate: Sumptuous, broad, and full-bodied entry. Its dry profile is balanced with an unctuous and enveloping fruitiness. The tannins are impeccably ripe, polished by the wood. Offers a well-integrated fresh acidity that provides verticality, culminating in a long, sumptuous, complex finish with a persistent spicy aftertaste.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Recommended Moments and Pairings
Precision Gourmet Pairing: Its great structure and dry profile make it the perfect ally for high-end cuisine of medium-high intensity. Excellent with premium red meat cuts, pepper-crusted beef fillet, rosemary lamb chops, wild boar or venison cuts, and complex slow-cooked stews. It pairs masterfully with traditional baked lasagnas, stuffed pasta with truffle sauces, wild mushroom risottos, and dishes seasoned with balsamic reductions. Exceptional with very mature and aged cheeses such as Parmigiano Reggiano, Grana Padano, or aged Pecorino.
Suggested Moments:
- Business (Distinguished Corporate Meals): As one of Firriato's most iconic and respected labels, it projects great prestige and excellent oenological judgment. It is the perfect wine to impress business partners or celebrate important contract closures.
- Special Celebration: Ideal for commemorating anniversaries, silver weddings, promotions, or significant life milestones, providing an aristocratic presence that enhances the event.
- Gourmet BBQ: The magnificent structure and tannic load of the Nero d'Avola-Syrah blend majestically cleanse the palate when paired with fine cuts with great marbling like Rib Eye, Tomahawk, or New York grilled over coals.
- The Perfect Gift: Santagostino Baglio Soria is a safe and highly valued choice to gift to collectors or wine enthusiasts who appreciate the history and splendor of great Italian bottles.
- Family Meal: Transforms family gatherings or holiday celebrations into memorable banquets when accompanying roasted pork leg, lamb, or rich pasta dishes, delighting the most demanding palates.
frequently asked questions (FAQS)
What is the origin and the winery that produces this red wine?
This high-end wine is produced by the world-renowned Firriato winery and comes from a terroir of immense historical prestige: the specific vineyards of the Baglio Soria Estate, located in Agro di Trapani, within the DOC Sicilia, Italy.
Is this wine dry, semi-dry, or sweet?
The Firriato Santagostino is a red wine with a strictly dry profile. It has a round, dense, and opulently fruity sensation thanks to the excellent maturity of its grapes and its time in wood, but it contains no residual sugar.
What grape varieties are used in its production?
It is a pioneering blend made with Nero d'Avola, the queen native grape of Sicily that contributes elegance and balsamic notes, combined with Syrah, which provides its great body, structure, and complex spicy notes.
Does it require any aeration or decanting time?
Due to its tremendous concentration, complexity, and barrel aging, it is highly recommended to decant the wine or open the bottle 30 to 45 minutes before serving. This allows all its aromatic layers of black fruits, spices, chocolate, and balsamic notes to open up and express themselves in their maximum splendor.