Nose
Hints of black cherry and wild berries, violets and sweet spice
Palate
Elegant and enveloping, with soft tannins and a savory and fresh finish.
Growing Conditions
Organically cultivated Nero d'Avola grapes grow on the estate vineyard 'Paradiso' in the small DOC of Contessa Entellina (Palermo). High hillside vineyards, at 1,500 ft., express the elegance and aromatic complexity of Nero d'Avola.
Harvest
September 4-6, 2019
Bottling
Estate bottled.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested grapes are de-stemmed. Spontaneous fermentation in stainless steel tank. Soft-pressing after 8 days on the skins.
Certified organic winemaking & vegan friendly.
Aging
Aged for 18 months in stainless steel tank. 50% aged in 500 l. French oak barrels for 6 months.
Appearance
Intense ruby red
Food Pairing
Pair with tomato sauce based pasta dishes. Try with eggplant caponata, grilled vegetables or pork.