Nero D'Avola di Sicilia IGT 2006
- 100% Nero d´Avola di Sicilia
- Aged: up to 6 months French Oak Barrels
- Single Vineyard/Vintage
- Alcohol: 13%
- 750ml
Poggio a Caiano, Toscana, Italia
Winemaker Notes:
The most popular and well-known Red Wine of Sicily
The #1 Grape of Sicily which are Hand Picked and Selected for this wine
The Nero d´Avola grape is the most well-known and most grown grape on the entire Island of Sicily.
Nero d´Avola grows throughout the region and wines that are produced take on their own special characteristics depending on the part of the island they are grown.
Today, Nero d´Avola is becoming one of the most well-known wines from Southern Italy and is likely the most well-known wine from Sicily, both in quality and value. This wine is made of 100% Nero d´Avola and is Aged for 9 months in French Oak Barrels and 3 months in bottle. At sight this wine is an intense ruby red color with hints of garnet.
On the nose it is seductive, with floral and ripe fruit aromas that fill the room upon opening, with hints on vanilla. A well structured and balanced wine of fruit, spice, and earth, revealing the unmistakable origin of this expertly crafted wine, that mingles well with firm, silky tannins and a fulfilling long finish that is sure to please.
This wine pairs well with grilled or roasted red meats, wild game and sharp pungent cheeses.
