Nero d’Avola

Description

Production area
Nero d’Avola is a way of life in local Sicily. So it was for centuries, fundamental in production, and many Sicilian wines use as a blending wine. After 70 years of the last century, began a serious process of studying these vineyards in good yield. This wine is now defined as the Prince of Sicilian grape varieties.
Vineyards
Type: Red
Grape: Nero d’Avola 100%.
Region: Western Sicily
Altitude: 300 m.
Density: 4500 per hectare
Yield: 95 per hectare
Harvest: September
Analysis of wine
Alcohol: 13.5%;
Stays in steel.
Refinement
Six months in barrels of 3000 liters.
Sensory
Nero d’Avola has an intense ruby red color with violet shades, flavor is complex notes of prunes cherries, blackberries, currants and raspberry. The aroma is covered by cherry raspberry, nicely balanced. The palate is rich, full and velvety, dense and aromatic, with typical tannins.
Serving
It is recommended to be served 16 ˚- 20˚С
Recommended foods
Especially suitable for red meat dishes and some lightly seasoned cheese goes well with pasta.