Nero d'Avola

Strength and complexity coupled with a gentle and balanced sensation on the palate, this extraordinary vintage represents the best Sicily has to offer. A deep ruby red colour combined with a rich bouquet of diverse, crisp aromas.

  • Region
    • Agrigento
  • Grape variety
    • Nero d'Avola 100%
  • Classification
    • Sicilia IGT
  • Soil composition
    • Sandy with a good percentage of clay
  • Exposure
    • South/south-west
  • Altitude
    • 250/300 m
  • Average vineyard age
    • 16 years
  • Average planting density
    • 5000
  • Planting system
    • Counter espalier
  • Harvest period
    • Late September
  • Harvest method
    • Manual
  • Malolactic fermentation
    • Completed
  • Maturation and ageing
    • 3 months in cement tanks followed by 4 months in bottle before release on market
  • Alcohol level
    • 13%
  • Serving temperature
    • 16-18 °C
  • Best with
    • Grilled meats, pepper tenderloin steaks and porcini mushroom tenderloin steaks. Also perfect with swordfish cooked with cherry tomatoes and capers.

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