Sottocase Nero d’Avola

The harvested grapes were immediately pressed and sent to small steel tanks. Fermentation took place at a temperature of nearly 26 °C, with frequent pumping over of the mass. At the end of the alcoholic fermentation, after nearly one week, the maceration of the new wine on its own skins continued for another week. Racking took place after reaching the desired degree of polyphenol extraction. Malolactic fermentation was completed at the beginning of the third decade of October.

Part of the obtained wine (nearly 50%) was placed in first-stage French oak barriques, whereas the other part (the remainder) was placed in second- and third-stage French oak barriques, where it was left to age until November 2022. Subsequently, the wine continued to age in steel tanks until February 2023 and was then prepared for bottling, which took place in March 2023.

The wine has a deep red ruby colour. The bouquet is intense and with a wide range of scents; the fresh notes of black cherry and plum are accompanied by balsamic hints of aromatic herbs and spicy notes. On the palate, the wine is wide and elegant; the excellent acidity goes along with the rich polyphenol structure, optimally balanced by the softness conveyed by the ageing in barrels.

The elegance of this wine and its pleasant freshness allow to try several food pairings, from first courses with important sauces to roast meat, meat in general and medium to long-aged cheeses.

Serving temperature of 16-18 °C.