In the glass
Aroma: blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco
Palate: dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, warm mineral
Firriato's Bordeaux-style blend from the Trapani hinterland: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in Sicily's sun produce a richly ripe interpretation of the classic Bordeaux blend with a warm cedar-tobacco finish.
What it pairs with
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Grilled Florentine steak
A Bordeaux-style blend finds its classic pairing with char-grilled bone-in beef. -
Braised pork cheeks
Dark fruit richness and firm tannin complement slow-braised collagen-rich pork. -
Aged pecorino piccante
Cedar and tobacco depth are structural matches for sharp aged sheep's-milk cheese.
How to serve Firriato Camelot
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. Grilled Florentine steak, Braised pork cheeks, Aged pecorino piccante. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Firriato created Camelot in 1997 as their prestige Bordeaux-varietal blend, recognising that Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in Sicily's warm western interior could produce an internationally styled wine. It became the flagship of their large multi-estate range.
- 1997 — First Camelot Cabernet-Merlot blend from Firriato Trapani estate
Facts
- Producer
- Firriato
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques (new and second-fill), 16 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1997
Frequently asked about Firriato Camelot
What does Firriato Camelot taste like?
On the nose, blackcurrant, plum, cedar, tobacco. On the palate, dark fruit, firm structured tannin, cedar, warm mineral. Structurally full-bodied, firm tannins, medium acidity with a long, cedar-tobacco finish. Firriato's Bordeaux-style blend from the Trapani hinterland: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown in Sicily's sun produce a richly ripe interpretation of the classic Bordeaux blend with a warm cedar-tobacco finish.
When should I drink Firriato Camelot?
Drink 4-14 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Firriato Camelot?
Grilled Florentine steak is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Braised pork cheeks and Aged pecorino piccante. A Bordeaux-style blend finds its classic pairing with char-grilled bone-in beef.
What grapes are in Firriato Camelot?
The blend is Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.