In the glass
Aroma: cherry, pepper, spice, Mediterranean herbs
Palate: red-dark fruit, pepper-spice, medium tannin, warm mineral
Baglio del Cristo's entry-level Adenzia Rosso blends Nero d'Avola's dark fruit warmth with Syrah's peppery spice from the chalky Agrigento limestone estate, producing a food-friendly everyday Sicilian red.
What it pairs with
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Pasta con salsiccia e pomodoro
An everyday Sicilian red well suited to sausage and tomato pasta. -
Grilled lamb chops with oregano
Pepper-spice from Syrah and Nero d'Avola warmth complement herb-seasoned grilled lamb. -
Pizza with spicy salami
Full-body and spiced character hold up to a strongly topped pizza.
How to serve Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso
Allow 95 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 90 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 16-18°C. Cellar temperature (16-18°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a large Bordeaux-style glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Pasta con salsiccia e pomodoro, Grilled lamb chops with oregano, Pizza with spicy salami. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
The Adenzia range represents Baglio del Cristo di Campobello's accessible tier below the Lu Patri prestige red, using estate Nero d'Avola blended with Syrah from the chalky Agrigento estate.
- 2006 — First Adenzia Rosso Nero d'Avola-Syrah blend from organic Campobello di Licata estate
Facts
- Producer
- Baglio del Cristo di Campobello
- Grapes
- Nero d'Avola, Syrah
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in Slavonian oak, 10 months
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 12-18 at retail
- Drinking window
- 2-8 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2006
- Organic
- ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Frequently asked about Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso
What does Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso taste like?
On the nose, cherry, pepper, spice, Mediterranean herbs. On the palate, red-dark fruit, pepper-spice, medium tannin, warm mineral. Structurally full-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a warm, spiced finish. Baglio del Cristo's entry-level Adenzia Rosso blends Nero d'Avola's dark fruit warmth with Syrah's peppery spice from the chalky Agrigento limestone estate, producing a food-friendly everyday Sicilian red.
When should I drink Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso?
Drink 2-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso?
Pasta con salsiccia e pomodoro is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Grilled lamb chops with oregano and Pizza with spicy salami. An everyday Sicilian red well suited to sausage and tomato pasta.
What grapes are in Baglio del Cristo di Campobello Adenzia Rosso?
The blend is Nero d'Avola, Syrah. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.