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Cusumano

Cusumano Salealto (Tenuta Ficuzza)

Italy, Sicily

White wine

4.3

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Cusumano Salealto is a prestigious wine hailing from the Tenuta Ficuzza estate. This wine is produced in the beautiful appellation of Sicily, known for its exceptional vineyard features. The vineyards are situated at high altitudes, allowing for optimal sun exposure and cool breezes, resulting in grapes with excellent ripeness and freshness. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the finest grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels. The result is a wine that showcases a harmonious balance of flavors, with notes of ripe dark fruits, elegant spices, and a lingering finish. Cusumano Salealto embodies the unique style of Sicilian wines, offering a truly memorable drinking experience.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Cusumano Salealto (Tenuta Ficuzza) is an exceptional wine that showcases the best of Sicilian winemaking.The palate of Cusumano Salealto is equally impressive. It has well-integrated tannins that provide structure and balance. The flavors are rich and concentrated, with layers of black fruits, dark chocolate, and hints of roasted coffee beans. The wine's excellent acidity adds freshness and vibrancy, enhancing the overall drinking experience. Cusumano Salealto is a wine that showcases the unique terroir of Tenuta Ficuzza in Sicily. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but also has the potential to age gracefully, allowing its flavors to further develop and evolve over time.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Inzolia

Grillo

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.

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