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Description
Sicily's number one red grape variety, Nero d'Avola is indigenous to the island. This wine is predominatley Nero d'Avola and has a wonderful structure, yet has soft tannins and is very approachable. Packed with red berry fruit flavours.
Certifications
Bioagricert
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
12.0 g/l residual sugar
5.5 g/l acidity
3.48 pH
Winemaker
Stefano Chioccioli
Viticulture
The grapes are grown on the Trapani hills, using the traditional Spalliera system.
Harvest takes place during early October.
Vinification
The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place at controlled temperatures not exceeding 28°C with frequent pumping over in the early stages in order to ensure optimum colour extraction and soft tannins. After fermentation, the wine is racked and the malolactic fermentation takes place.
Maturation
NA
Food Pairing
It is ideal with red meat and tomato based pasta sauces.
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 08034115191508
Closure: Screw top
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 08034115191515