QUERCUS
Nero d'AvolaDenomination: SICILIA DOP (Protected Designation of Origin).
Elegant wine produced with Nero d'Avola grapes harvested in low-yield vineyards. On the nose it presents pleasant hints of spices and ripe red fruits. It has a complex, full and powerful flavor. It excels with all important lunches based on red meat, game and cheese.
ENO-SENSORY ANALYSIS
Color: Intense ruby red with purple reflections.
Aroma: Complex and fragrant bouquet with a touch of fruitiness and oak.
Taste: Elegant, warm and dry, full-bodied and full of personality.
HOW TO TASTE IT
Pairings: Elegantly accompanies all important dishes.
Recommended glass: Ballon Grande.
Serving temperature: 16°-18°C.
ON THE MARKET
Sizes: 75 cl.
Packaging: Cartons of six bottles.
AGRONOMICAL DATA
Grape variety used: 100% Nero d'Avola.
Location area: Contrada Malvello, Monreale (PA).
Orientation and exposure of the vines: North - South.
Training system: Guyot.
Grape yield: 80 quintals/ha.
Harvest period: End of September.
Type of collection: Manual, in boxes.
ENOLOGICAL DATA
Alcohol content: 14,00% Vol.
Red vinification: The harvested grapes are vinified in red through maceration in stainless steel fermenters at a temperature of 24°C. At the end of fermentation at 32°C. for 10-12 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Aging: in Nevers, Allier barrels for 24 months.
Aging: in 225 liter barriques.
AWARDS
2023 - LUCA MARONI I MIGLIORI VINI D'ITALIA 2024 - annata 2020: 90 punti.
2021 - ANNUARIO LUCA MARONI - annata 2015: 93/100.
2019 - VINITALY - annata 2015: 90/100.
2014 - BRUXELLES - annata 2012: 80,42/100.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2007: Bacco d'Argento Regionale.
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2007: Medaglia d'oro.
2011 - SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO - annata 2007: Medaglia d'argento.
2011 - VINITALY - annata: 2007 Gran Menzione.
2011 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata: 2007 Medaglia d'oro.
2011 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata: 2007 Bacco d'Argento Regionale.