Nero d'Avola / Syrah

A red wine with a subtle embrace, a fusion between the typical voice of the land and the uniqueness of an international vintage with a Sicilian accent. Powerful, while at the same time naturally pleasing. The perfect choice for those who want to taste a true Sicilian red.

  • Region
    • Agrigento
  • Grape variety
    • Nero d'Avola 65%
      Syrah 35%
  • Classification
    • Sicilia IGT
  • Soil composition
    • Calcareous with a good percentage of clay and silt with a slight alkaline reaction
  • Exposure
    • South/south-east
  • Altitude
    • 250/300 m
  • Average vineyard age
    • 16 years
  • Average planting density
    • 4000-5000
  • Planting system
    • Counter espalier
  • Harvest period
    • Syrah mid September
      Nero d'Avola late September
  • Harvest method
    • Manual
  • Malolactic fermentation
    • Completed
  • Maturation and ageing
    • 8 months in French oak barrels followed by 10-12 months in bottle before release on market
  • Alcohol level
    • 14%
  • Serving temperature
    • 16-18 °C
  • Best with
    • Salami, main courses, red meats, roasted meat

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