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Structure
Drinking window
Best 4 to 14 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs14 yrs16 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: blueberry, violet, cassis, dark chocolate
Palate: dense dark fruit, high tannin, floral, long finish
Mandrarossa's Timperosse is one of the rare 100% Petit Verdot bottlings outside Bordeaux: in Sicily's heat the variety reaches complete ripeness, producing an inky, dense and powerfully structured wine with extraordinary colour and longevity.
What it pairs with
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Braised oxtail with juniper
The wine's power and tannin demand the most collagen-rich and long-cooked cuts. -
Aged Ragusano DOP
High tannin and dense fruit are the structural match for intensely aged hard cheese. -
Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Inky dark fruit and violet notes complement earthy truffle and forest mushroom.
How to serve Mandrarossa Timperosse
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. Braised oxtail with juniper, Aged Ragusano DOP, Wild mushroom and truffle risotto. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mandrarossa's Timperosse from 100% Petit Verdot was an early experiment in growing this Bordeaux variety in Menfi. Other Sicilian estates have since planted the variety, with Timperosse a widely distributed Italian varietal Petit Verdot.
- 2000: First Timperosse from 100% Petit Verdot; an early Italian varietal Petit Verdot bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Settesoli Mandrarossa · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Petit Verdot (100%)
- Classification
- Sicilia DOC
- Oak
- Aged in French barriques, 14 months
- ABV
- 14.5%
- Price
- EUR 18-28 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-14 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Mandrarossa Timperosse
What does Mandrarossa Timperosse taste like?
On the nose, blueberry, violet, cassis, dark chocolate. On the palate, dense dark fruit, high tannin, floral, long finish. Structurally full-bodied, high tannins, high acidity with a very long, inky finish. Mandrarossa's Timperosse is one of the rare 100% Petit Verdot bottlings outside Bordeaux: in Sicily's heat the variety reaches complete ripeness, producing an inky, dense and powerfully structured wine with extraordinary colour and longevity.
When should I drink Mandrarossa Timperosse?
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 Mandrarossa Timperosse?
Braised oxtail with juniper is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Aged Ragusano DOP and Wild mushroom and truffle risotto. The wine's power and tannin demand the most collagen-rich and long-cooked cuts.
What grapes are in Mandrarossa Timperosse?
The blend is Petit Verdot (100%). The wine is classified as Sicilia DOC.
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