This is the great wine of the Castello, from the vineyard Mormoreto planted in 1976. The first vintage was from the 1983 harvest, and since then has been produced only in the most favorable years. It was not produced from the harvests of 1984, 1987, 1989, 1992, 1998 or 2002.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot, planted 150 years ago, have, over time, formed an intimate bond with this terroir and now bring out all of its unique qualities. It is a wine of great depth, opulent and refined, that you can cellar for many years.
Tasting Notes:
Mormoreto appears a near-opaque ruby, then opens to a fruit-rich nose laden with sweet dark cherry and raspberry, followed by fragrant impressions of Avola almond and mint, and with a tasty edge of sea-salt; elegantly threaded into this aromatic complex are notes of truffles, black liquorice, and ginger, crowned with darker nuances of chocolate and tar.
The mouth boasts an ultra-dense mouthfeel and velvety texture, with a majestic suite of tannins that receive superb support from a full-bodied, spacious structure.
