ABV 14%
CASE/BOTTLE SIZE 6 x 75cl
REGION/COUNTRY SICILIA, ITALY
GRAPE NERO DAVOLA 100%
CLOSURE CORK
WINEMAKER DOTT MORETTI CUSERI AND TEAM
APPELLATION IGP TERRE SICILIANE
ALLERGEN INFO CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS

Production

The Nero d’Avola vines (average age 10-30 yrs) grow around 80m above sea level on a south-facing site. They are all ‘albarello’ (head-trained) bush vines – which are particularly suited to hot and windy climates. The grapes undergo 15 days of maceration and fermentation with regular punching-down of the cap. The wine is matured in stainless steel.

Tasting notes

Aromas of warm, ripe dark fruits with black cherry, plum and tarry, smoky notes. The palate is generous and fruit-forward with wild cherry and damson notes combining with spicy, dried fruit characters. Ripe, chewy tannins and fresh acidity give good structure, with an attractive bitter twist on the finish hinting at liquorice and burnt treacle. An impressive example of Nero d’Avola, combining approachability with real interest, depth and complexity.

Food match

Great with full-flavoured meats such as roasts and game.