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Cusumano

Cusumano Sàgana (Tenuta San Giacomo)

Name: Cusumano Sàgana (Tenuta San Giacomo)
Brand: Cusumano
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.6 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

Red wine

4.6

Expert Rating

4.1

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Cusumano's Sàgana, hailing from Tenuta San Giacomo, is a testament to the rich terroir of Sicily. This wine is a single-varietal Nero d'Avola, a grape indigenous to the island and one that captures the essence of Sicily's viticulture. The Sàgana showcases the potential of this variety when cultivated in an ideal environment like the estate's vineyards, which benefit from a warm Mediterranean climate and sandy soils. Modern winemaking techniques, combined with respect for tradition, give rise to a wine that is full-bodied, rich, and unmistakably Sicilian.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

The Cusumano Sàgana is a robust and spirited expression of Nero d'Avola, presenting a deep ruby color with violet flashes.It greets the nose with an intense bouquet of blackberries, plums, and a hint of licorice, all underlined by a smoky, earthy quality. On the palate, the wine is generous, with a tapestry of dark fruit flavors accented by notes of tobacco, leather, and a subtle minerality. The texture is luxurious, with well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity that brings balance to the wine's natural heft. This is a compelling Sicilian red that finishes with persistence and an inviting warmth, perfect for pairing with hearty meat dishes or aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.6

DRINKING WINDOW

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Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Nero d'Avola

ORIGINS

Winery: Cusumano

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Reviews