NERO D'AVOLA
Denomination: DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) Monreale.
Grapes used: Nero D’Avola, low-yield cultivation.
(typical Sicilian grape).
Harvest: Early September.
Bottling: Various batches.
FERMENTATION
Method: Maceration in stainless-steel vats.
Temperature: 28°C.
Duration: 8 - 10 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Oak-ageing: 7 months.
Type of barrels: Nevers, Allier, Oak, barrique ageing, followed by 4 months of bottle-ageing.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant ruby-red color with violet edges.
Complex, fragrant bouquet with hints of oak and fruit.
The palate is polished, refined, warm and dry, with good body and great personality.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16 - 20°C with meat-based dishes, game and hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2023 - LUCA MARONI I MIGLIORI VINI D'ITALIA 2024 - annata 2021: 92 punti.
2021 - 60° CONCORSO ENOLOGICO PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2019: Medaglia d'Oro.
2021 - 28th GRAN INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARD - annata 2019: Mundus Vini Silver.
2018 - CONCORSO ENOL. INTERN. VENERE CALLIPIGIA - annata 2017: Mensione Bronzo.
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2014: 87/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2011: 88/100.
2014 - VINI DI SICILIA - annata 2011: 3 stars.
2014 - LUCA MARONI - annata 2011: 86/100.
2013 - RADICI DEL SUD - annata 2011: Primo Classificato.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2011: Bacco d'Oro Regionale.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2011: Medaglia d'Oro.
NERO D'AVOLA
Denomination: DOP (Denominazione di Origine Protetta) Monreale.
Grapes used: Nero D’Avola, low-yield cultivation.
(typical Sicilian grape).
Harvest: Early September.
Bottling: Various batches.
FERMENTATION
Method: Maceration in stainless-steel vats.
Temperature: 28°C.
Duration: 8 - 10 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Oak-ageing: 7 months.
Type of barrels: Nevers, Allier, Oak, barrique ageing, followed by 4 months of bottle-ageing.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant ruby-red color with violet edges.
Complex, fragrant bouquet with hints of oak and fruit.
The palate is polished, refined, warm and dry, with good body and great personality.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16 - 20°C with meat-based dishes, game and hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2023 - LUCA MARONI I MIGLIORI VINI D'ITALIA 2024 - annata 2021: 92 punti.
2021 - 60° CONCORSO ENOLOGICO PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2019: Medaglia d'Oro.
2021 - 28th GRAN INTERNATIONAL WINE AWARD - annata 2019: Mundus Vini Silver.
2018 - CONCORSO ENOL. INTERN. VENERE CALLIPIGIA - annata 2017: Mensione Bronzo.
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2014: 87/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2011: 88/100.
2014 - VINI DI SICILIA - annata 2011: 3 stars.
2014 - LUCA MARONI - annata 2011: 86/100.
2013 - RADICI DEL SUD - annata 2011: Primo Classificato.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2011: Bacco d'Oro Regionale.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2011: Medaglia d'Oro.
