Nero d'Avola Sicilia DOC 2019

Nero d'Avola has been a symbol of Sicilian oenology for decades. A generous grape typical of the island, locally there are still those who call it Calabrese, using its traditional name. It is the basis of many of the region's most interesting red wines, whether vinified alone, as in the case of this Sicilia DOC produced by Siquelia, or blended with other varieties, local or international. Here, Nero d'Avola is processed without any particular technical precautions. When the grapes are good, there is no need to intervene and the winemaker simply has to preserve what nature has given him. After vinification, therefore, most of the wine remains in temperature-controlled steel tanks for its final refinement. A part, about 25%, on the other hand, spends the next 6 to 8 months in 25-hectolitre French oak barrels to reach perfect maturity. The result is a beautiful wine characterised by an intense red colour, with notes of cherry, plum and aromatic herbs, especially rosemary. On the palate it is warm, with a discreet acidity and powerful structure. Rich in balance and intensity, all its components are in perfect harmony. It is the traditional red wine that goes well with red meat dishes, game and mature cheeses.