Stemmari
Nero d'Avola
Sicilia DOC
Stemmari
Nero d'Avola
Sicilia DOC
Production area
Sambuca di Sicilia, in the province of Agrigento, where rich, mature, and structured Nero d’Avola is obtained. It prefers clay-like terrain and is very sensitive to excessive dryness and too much exposure to sunlight. The type of farming is “Espalier”, used with an average density of planting where there are 4500 plants per 2.5 Acres.
Bouquet: intense and covered, notes of currant stick out, wild strawberries, and pomegranate.
Flavor: soft and velvety. Distinct characteristics of fruitiness come forth.
Pairings: it pairs well with Risotto, first courses of baked pasta, red meats, lamd and savory cheeses. For its pleasant structure and intense aromaticity, the Nero d'Avola pairs ideally with typical Sicilian dishes, Spaghetti alla Norma, with eggplant, and smoked ricotta cheese.
Grapes
Nero d'Avola
Characteristics
Color: deep ruby-red with pleasant reflections of violet.Bouquet: intense and covered, notes of currant stick out, wild strawberries, and pomegranate.
Flavor: soft and velvety. Distinct characteristics of fruitiness come forth.
Pairings: it pairs well with Risotto, first courses of baked pasta, red meats, lamd and savory cheeses. For its pleasant structure and intense aromaticity, the Nero d'Avola pairs ideally with typical Sicilian dishes, Spaghetti alla Norma, with eggplant, and smoked ricotta cheese.
Alcohol content
13%
Serving temperature
60-64°F
Vinification
It is an average to early varietal maturing around the first week of September.
This wine is obtained from grapes that have reached perfect aromatic and polyphenolic maturation. Destemming and alcoholic fermentation with the skins occurs for a few days. Malolactic fermentation occurs with selected bacteria, then finally a long maturation occurs in French barriques.
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