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1697 Nero d'Avola Riserva
Nero d'Avola is rightly considered the prince variety of Sicily. Our 1967 is a true expression of its power and elegance. 1967 shows the value of resilience, fully conveying the cult of sacrifice and dedication to vine cultivation, transmitted over the centuries by farmers. Maceration in steel provides a complete extraction of polyphenolic substances. Its strong character is paired with fruitness and freshness. Its distinct persistence and elegance convey the concept of a powerful and long lasting.
Origin
Sicilia D.O.C.
Location
Contrada Biviere di Gela CL
Variety
Nero d'Avola 100%
Farming
Sustainable Integrated
CONTENT
14,5%
Altitude
20 meters a.s.l.
Ground
White Sand
Training
Guyot
Vines/H
5.500 - 6.000
Yield Q/H
100 Q.
Hand-picked in 15 kg crates, mid-late September.
Grapes are hand-picked and softly crushed to maintain their properties also continuing the tradition. Wine is left on skins for macerating at a controlled temperature for two weeks, with daily pumping over and fulling. Malolactic fermentation is done in a steel tank for six months. Finally, it’s blended with the part of the wine aged in barriques for one year.
Highly recommended to serve it between 16° and 18° C. Ideally served with main courses of Sicilian tradition or goes well with seasoned cheese, meat especially if it’s grilled.
It shows lively red ruby color with brick-deep red shades on its surface.
Fresh and vivid on the nose, with red berry aromas, alongside notes of orange peels and oriental spices. The bouquet is filled with a subtle hint of vanilla and zesty notes of coffee and cocoa.
A mouth-filling, warm wine, with pleasing tannic notes. The sapidity highlights spicy hints of pepper. The finish is long and persistent on notes.